Brief: National service
Prepared from Grant Precedent, 2026-10-23; data as of precedent 2026-10-21, measures 2026-10-22.
Measures funders require
AmeriCorps (Corporation for National and Community Service), AmeriCorps State and National
Number of organizations that received capacity building services
- Code: G3-3.4
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Organization: nonprofit or state/local/tribal government entity Key Terms Capacity building services: a set of activities that expand the scale, reach, efficiency, or effectiveness of programs and organizations. Capacity building activities may also leverage resources (e.g., funding, volunteers, in-kind support, or partnerships) for programs and/or organizations. As a general rule, AmeriCorps considers capacity building activities to be indirect services that enable organizations to provide more, better and sustained direct services. Capacity building activities must (1) be intended to support or enhance the program delivery model, (2) respond to the organization’s goal of increasing, expanding or enhancing services in order to address pressing community needs, and (3) enable the organization to provide a sustained level of more or better direct services after the national service participant’s term of service has ended. How to Tracking mechanism that ensures an unduplicated count of organizations who Measure/ have received services Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 13, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of organizations that increased their effectiveness, efficiency, and/or program scale/reach
- Code: G3-3.10A
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Organizations: those counted in G3-3.4 Key Terms Effectiveness: Improved ability of the organization to achieve outcomes resulting in better success rates or better quality of outcomes achieved Efficiency: Improved outcomes with the same level of resources; improved or consistent quality of services with fewer resources Scale/Reach: The scope of a program’s services. Increased scale/reach can be measured by the number of new people served, new populations served, and/ or new or expanded services. How to Organizational assessment tool or other instrument capable of measuring Measure/ changes in effectiveness, efficiency, or scale/reach at the organization level. Collect Data When possible, pre-post assessments should be utilized.
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 13, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of individuals served
- Code: D1A
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Individuals: recipients of AmeriCorps-supported services related to disaster Key Terms preparedness, response, recovery, and/or mitigation Served: substantive engagement of individuals with a specific disaster-related goal in mind. Cannot consist solely of mass dissemination of information such as email blasts, social media posts, or distributing pamphlets. How to Tracking mechanism that ensures an unduplicated count of individuals who have Measure/ received services Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 14, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of individuals reporting increased disaster readiness
- Code: D5
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Individuals: those reported in measure D1A Key Terms Disaster readiness: measures taken to prepare for and reduce the effects of future disasters How to Survey, interview, or other instrument capable of measuring changes in disaster Measure/ readiness at the individual beneficiary level. When possible, pre-post Collect Data assessments should be utilized.
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 14, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of structures protected or restored
- Code: D6
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Structures: housing units or public facilities Key Terms Protected: prepared to more effectively withstand future disasters Restored: repaired from damage sustained during a disaster How to Tracking mechanism that ensures an unduplicated count of structures that Measure/ received services Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 14, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of structures returned to regular use after a disaster
- Code: D7
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Structures: those reported in measure D6 Key Terms Returned to regular use: able to be used for the same or similar purpose for which they were used prior to the disaster How to Report from structure owner/manager/occupant, or other instrument capable of Measure/ measuring changes in condition at the individual structure level. Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 14, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of individuals served
- Code: O1A
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Individuals: recipients of AmeriCorps-supported services related to increasing Key Terms economic opportunity Served: substantive engagement of individuals with a specific goal in mind related to economic opportunity. Cannot consist solely of mass dissemination of information such as email blasts, social media posts, or distributing pamphlets. How to Tracking mechanism that ensures an unduplicated count of individuals who have Measure/ received services Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 16, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of housing units developed or repaired
- Code: O4
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Housing unit: A single-family home (including a mobile home if permanently Key Terms placed), an apartment, or a room in a group home for people with disabilities Develop: Build new or substantially rehabilitate housing units that were uninhabitable or soon would have become so. Involves replacing major systems such as the roof, the plumbing, the wiring, the foundation, or elevating the unit as required by a flood plain standard. Repair: A more modest level of physical work on the unit, such as weatherizing, painting, replacing appliances and removing safety hazards How to Tracking mechanism that ensures an unduplicated count of the number of Measure/ housing units that have received AmeriCorps-supported development or repair Collect Data services
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 16, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of individuals with improved financial knowledge
- Code: O9
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Individuals: those reported in measure O1A, V1, V7A, or V8 Key Terms Improved financial knowledge: increased knowledge/understanding of financial literacy topics such as credit management, financial institutions including banks and credit unions, and utilization of savings plans How to Survey, interview, or other instrument capable of measuring changes in financial Measure/ knowledge at the individual beneficiary level. When possible, pre-post Collect Data assessments should be utilized.
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 16, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of individuals who secure employment
- Code: O10
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Individuals: those reported in measure O1A, V1, V7A, or V8 Key Terms Secure employment: individual is hired in a new job as a result of AmeriCorps- supported services provided; individual may have been previously working in a different job or previously unemployed How to Preferred method is a copy of acceptance letter from employer or copy of first Measure/ pay stub. Beneficiary self-reports may also be utilized. Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 17, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of individuals transitioned into safe, healthy, affordable housing
- Code: O11
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Individuals: those reported in measure O1A, V1, V7A, or V8 Key Terms Safe, healthy, affordable housing: Grantee certifies that the housing is safe and healthy based on an inspection or other documentation. Grantee defines affordability and certifies that the housing is affordable to the individual(s) transitioned into the unit. How to Preferred method is a proof of residence such as a lease, mortgage, certificate of Measure/ occupancy, or other verification from an external agency. Beneficiary self-reports Collect Data may also be utilized.
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 17, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of safe, healthy, affordable housing units made available
- Code: O20
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Housing unit: those reported in measure O4 Key Terms Safe, healthy, affordable housing unit: Grantee certifies that the housing unit is safe and healthy based on an inspection or other documentation. Grantee defines affordability and certifies that the housing unit is affordable. Made available: This count indicates that the work has been completed to make the units available but they may or may not have been occupied. How to Tracking mechanism that ensures an unduplicated count of the number of safe, Measure/ healthy, affordable housing units that have been made available Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 17, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of individuals with improved job readiness
- Code: O21
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Individuals: those reported in measure O1A, V1, V7A, or V8 Key Terms Improved job readiness: increased knowledge or skills related to seeking, obtaining, or successfully retaining a job. How to Survey, interview, observation, or other instrument capable of measuring Measure/ changes in job readiness at the individual beneficiary level. When possible, pre- Collect Data post assessments should be utilized.
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 17, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of individuals served
- Code: ED1A
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Individuals: recipients of AmeriCorps-supported services related to education; Key Terms may include students enrolled in grades K-12, out-of-school youth, preschool age children, and/or individuals pursuing postsecondary education Served: substantive engagement of individuals with a specific education-related goal in mind. Cannot consist solely of mass dissemination of information such as email blasts, social media posts, or distributing pamphlets. How to Tracking mechanism that ensures an unduplicated count of individuals who have Measure/ received services Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 18, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of students with improved academic performance
- Code: ED5A
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Students: those reported in ED1A Key Terms Improved academic performance: an improved demonstration of skill or knowledge in one or more academic subjects How to Standardized test, report card grade, or other instrument capable of measuring Measure/ changes in academic performance at the individual beneficiary level. When Collect Data possible, pre-post assessments should be utilized.
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 18, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of students with increased school attendance
- Code: ED6
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Students: those reported in ED1A Key Terms Increased school attendance: higher rate of presence and/or on-time arrival at school as compared to a previous comparable time period How to School/district/classroom attendance records or other instrument capable of Measure/ measuring changes in attendance at the individual beneficiary level Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 18, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of students with decreased disciplinary incidents (referrals, suspensions/expulsions, criminal or gang involvement)
- Code: ED7A
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Students: those reported in ED1A Key Terms Decreased disciplinary incidents: lower rate of incidents as compared to a previous comparable time period How to School/district/classroom records, police records, or other instrument capable of Measure/ measuring changes in disciplinary incidents at the individual beneficiary level Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 18, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma
- Code: ED9
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Students: those reported in ED1A Key Terms On Time: Within four years of starting 9th grade How to Preferred method is school/district graduation records for student beneficiaries. Measure/ Beneficiary self-reports may also be utilized. Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 19, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of students enrolling in post-secondary education or training
- Code: ED10
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Students: those reported in ED1A Key Terms Post-secondary education or training may include two- or four-year college programs or occupational/vocational programs Enrolling: means matriculating as a full-time or part-time student How to Preferred method is registration records that confirm student enrollments. Measure/ Beneficiary self-reports may also be utilized. Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 19, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of students earning a post-secondary degree or technical certification
- Code: ED11
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Students: those reported in ED1A, V1, V7A, or V8 Key Terms Degree: may include an associate degree from an accredited academic program or an occupational or vocational program; a bachelor’s degree (ex., BA, BS); a master’s degree (ex.: MA, MS, MEng, MEd, MSW); a professional school degree (ex.: MD, DDS, DVM); or a doctorate degree (ex.: PhD, EdD) How to Preferred method is registration records that confirm degree was earned. Measure/ Beneficiary self-reports may also be utilized. Collect Data Notes Programs may only select this measure if they are able to collect data during a one-year grant period.
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 19, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of children demonstrating gains in school readiness
- Code: ED23A
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Children: those reported in ED1A Key Terms School readiness: Preparation for Kindergarten which includes multiple indicators assessed across developmental and behavioral domains including but not limited to physical well-being, health and motor development, social and emotional development, approaches to learning, language development, cognitive development, and age-appropriate academic skills and behavior. How to Teacher observation, standardized test, or other instrument capable of Measure/ measuring changes in school readiness at the individual beneficiary level. When Collect Data possible, pre-post assessments should be utilized.
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 19, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of students with improved academic engagement or social and emotional skills
- Code: ED27C
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Students: those reported in ED1A Key Terms Improved academic engagement or social and emotional skills: A positive change in student skills, attitude, and/or mindset that is likely to contribute to increased educational success. May include increased interest in school, improved perspective on school atmosphere, increased attachment to school and/or increased educational aspirations. How to Survey, observation, or other instrument capable of measuring changes in Measure/ academic engagement or social and emotional skills at the individual beneficiary Collect Data level. When possible, pre-post assessments should be utilized. Notes Academic or behavioral improvements counted under ED5A, ED6, or ED7A cannot be counted under this measure
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 20, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of housing units or public structures weatherized or retrofitted to improve energy efficiency
- Code: EN1
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Housing unit: a single-family home (including a mobile home if permanently Key Terms placed), an apartment, or a room in a group home for people with disabilities Public structure: Shelter, such as homeless shelter or emergency shelter operated by a nonprofit or government organization; government-owned building Weatherization: Modifying a building to reduce energy consumption and costs and optimize energy efficiency. Whole-house weatherization includes the installation of modern energy-saving heating and cooling equipment and looks at how the house performs as a system. Retrofit: An energy conservation measure applied to an existing building or the action of improving the thermal performance or maintenance of a building. How to Tracking mechanism that ensures an unduplicated count of units/structures that Measure/ have received services Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 21, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of housing units or public structures with reduced energy consumption or reduced energy costs
- Code: EN1.1
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Housing units or public structures: those reported in EN1 Key Terms How to Utility bill/statement, computer modeling, resident survey, or other instrument Measure/ capable of measuring changes in energy consumption or energy costs at the Collect Data individual unit/structure level. When possible, pre-post assessments should be utilized.
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 21, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of individuals receiving education or training in environmental stewardship and/or environmentally-conscious practices
- Code: EN3
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Environmental Stewardship and/or environmentally conscious practices: Key Terms Organized efforts to teach about how natural environments function and, particularly, how human beings can manage their behavior and choices in order to live sustainably within those environments. Education or training: substantive engagement of individuals with a specific education goal in mind. Cannot consist solely of mass dissemination of information such as email blasts, social media posts, or distributing pamphlets. How to Tracking mechanism that ensures an unduplicated count of individuals that have Measure/ received services Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 21, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of individuals with increased knowledge of environmental stewardship and/or environmentally-conscious practices
- Code: EN3.1
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Individuals: those reported in EN3 Key Terms How to Survey, test, or other instrument capable of measuring changes in knowledge at Measure/ the individual beneficiary level. When possible, pre-post assessments should be Collect Data utilized.
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 22, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of individuals reporting a change in behavior or the intent to change behavior to better protect the environment
- Code: EN3.2
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Individuals: those reported in EN3 Key Terms How to Survey, interview, or other instrument capable of measuring changes in behavior Measure/ at the individual beneficiary level. When possible, pre-post assessments should Collect Data be utilized.
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 22, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of acres of public parks or other public and tribal lands that are treated
- Code: EN4
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Public parks: Park/recreation areas that are designated by national, state, city, or Key Terms county governments (not trails or rivers; see EN5) Other public lands: Other publicly owned lands; land owned by nonprofits for public use or the public good (such as land conservancies): and public easements Tribal lands: Same meaning as imparted by the definitions of “Indian Lands” and “Indian Tribes” provided in. SEC. 101. [42 U.S.C. 12511] Treated: Removal of invasive species, planting native plants, building riparian buffers, clearing of natural debris (such as fallen trees/limbs, hazardous fuel) and unnatural debris (such as disaster debris and improperly disposed waste). Treatment must go beyond basic trash removal. How to Tracking mechanism that ensures an unduplicated count of acres of land that Measure/ have received services Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 22, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of acres of public parks or other public and tribal lands that are improved
- Code: EN4.1
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Acres of public parks or other public and tribal lands: those reported in EN4 Key Terms Improved: Renovated to reduce human impact or the negative impact of natural disasters or invasive species, restored native plants and habitat, reduced erosion, protected watersheds, reduced wildfire risk, upgraded or repaired outdoor recreation facilities or signage, increased public safe access, protected flora and fauna. Improvement should be consistent with an accepted natural resource restoration, maintenance or improvement plan. How to Land manager assessment or other instrument capable of measuring changes in Measure/ land condition at the scale of individual acres. When possible, pre-post Collect Data assessments should be utilized.
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 22, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of miles of public trails or waterways that are treated and/or constructed
- Code: EN5
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Public trails or waterways: owned/maintained by national, state, county, city or Key Terms tribal governments; nonprofits when for public use or the public good; and public easements Treated: Removal of invasive species, planting native plants, building riparian buffers, improving tread/corridor of existing trail or making changes to increase the trail lifespan, implementing safety measures, removal of unsafe trail structures, repair of damage caused by visitor use, changes to increase accessibility, clearing of natural debris (such as fallen trees/limbs and hazardous fuel) and unnatural debris (such as disaster debris and improperly disposed waste). Treatments must go beyond basic trash removal. Constructed: Activities designed to make trails newly available such as adding handicapped accessibility, building boardwalks, trail-blazing, converting a railroad bed to a trail, etc. How to Tracking mechanism that ensures an unduplicated count of miles of Measure/ trail/waterway that have received services Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 23, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of miles of public trails or waterways that are improved and/or put into use
- Code: EN5.1
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Miles of public trails or waterways: those reported in EN5 Key Terms Improved: Restored to reduce human impact or the negative impact of natural disasters or invasive species, restored native plants and habitat, reduced erosion, protected watersheds, increased safe condition or long-term sustainability of trails, increased accessibility, protected flora and fauna. Improvement should be consistent with an accepted natural resource restoration, maintenance or improvement plan. Put into use: Established safe and useable trails that are now available for public access How to Land manager assessment or other instrument capable of measuring changes in Measure/ trail or waterway condition at the scale of individual miles. When possible, pre- Collect Data post assessments should be utilized.
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 23, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of individuals served
- Code: H4A
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Individuals: recipients of AmeriCorps-supported services related to improving Key Terms health-related outcomes Served: substantive engagement of individuals with a specific health-related goal in mind. Cannot consist solely of mass dissemination of information such as email blasts, social media posts, or distributing pamphlets. How to Tracking mechanism that ensures an unduplicated count of individuals who have Measure/ received services Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 24, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of individuals who report improved capacity for independent living
- Code: H9A
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Individuals: those reported in H4A, V1, V7A, or V8 Key Terms How to Survey, interview, caseworker assessment, or other instrument capable of Measure/ measuring changes in independent living capacity at the individual beneficiary Collect Data level. When possible, pre-post assessments should be utilized.
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 24, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of pounds of food provided
- Code: H10A
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Food provided: made available at reduced or no cost to individuals and/or Key Terms organizations for the purpose of alleviating food insecurity or hunger. May include community garden programs. How to Tracking mechanism that ensures an unduplicated count of pounds of food Measure/ provided Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 24, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of individuals who report increased food security
- Code: H12
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Individuals: those reported in H4A, V1, V7A, or V8 Key Terms Food security: Access at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life. Food security includes at a minimum: (1) the ready availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods, and (2) an assured ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways (that is, without resorting to emergency food supplies, scavenging, stealing, or other coping strategies). [USDA] How to Survey, interview, caseworker assessment, or other instrument capable of Measure/ measuring changes in food security at the individual beneficiary level. When Collect Data possible, pre-post assessments should be utilized.
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 24, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of individuals with increased health knowledge
- Code: H17
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Individuals: those reported in H4A, V1, V7A, or V8 Key Terms How to Survey, test, or other instrument capable of measuring changes in knowledge at Measure/ the individual beneficiary level. When possible, pre-post assessments should be Collect Data utilized.
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 25, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of individuals reporting a change in behavior or intent to change behavior to improve their health
- Code: H18
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Individuals: those reported in H4A, V1, V7A, or V8 Key Terms How to Survey, interview, or other instrument capable of measuring changes in behavior Measure/ at the individual beneficiary level. When possible, pre-post assessments should Collect Data be utilized.
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 25, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of individuals with improved health
- Code: H19
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Individuals: those reported in H4A, V1, V7A, or V8 Key Terms How to Assessment by a healthcare professional, survey, or other instrument capable of Measure/ measuring changes in health condition at the individual beneficiary level. When Collect Data possible, pre-post assessments should be utilized.
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 25, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of individuals with improved access to medical care
- Code: H20
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Individuals: those reported in H4A, V1, V7A, or V8 Key Terms How to Survey, interview, caseworker assessment, or other instrument capable of Measure/ measuring changes in health care access at the individual beneficiary level. Collect Data When possible, pre-post assessments should be utilized.
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 25, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of veterans served
- Code: V1
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Veteran: a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who Key Terms was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable [Section 101 of Title 38, 23 United States Code] Served: substantive engagement of individuals with specific outcome(s) in mind. Cannot consist solely of mass dissemination of information such as email blasts, social media posts, or distributing pamphlets. How to Tracking mechanism that ensures an unduplicated count of individuals who have Measure/ received services Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 26, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of active duty military service members and/or military family members served
- Code: V7A
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Active duty military service member: The term ‘‘active duty’’ means “full-time Key Terms duty in the active military service of the United States, including active duty or full- time training duty in the Reserve Component” [DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, April 2018]. AmeriCorps considers National Guard members and reservists and wounded warriors sub-groups of active duty military service members for the purposes of grant applications and performance measure reporting. Military family member: Immediate family member related by blood, marriage, or adoption to a current member of the U.S. armed forces including one who is deceased. Served: substantive engagement of individuals with specific outcome(s) in mind. Cannot consist solely of mass dissemination of information such as email blasts, social media posts, or distributing pamphlets. How to Tracking mechanism that ensures an unduplicated count of individuals who have Measure/ received services Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 26, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Number of veteran family members served
- Code: V8
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: Definition of Veteran: a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who Key Terms was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable [Section 101 of Title 38, 23 United States Code] Veteran family member: Immediate family member related by blood, marriage, or adoption to a veteran, including one who is deceased. Served: substantive engagement of individuals with specific outcome(s) in mind. Cannot consist solely of mass dissemination of information such as email blasts, social media posts, or distributing pamphlets. How to Tracking mechanism that ensures an unduplicated count of individuals who have Measure/ received services Collect Data
- Instrument: eGrants Performance Measure Module
- Target rule: Applicant proposes the target
- Source: AmeriCorps State and National performance measure instructions, p. 26, https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/FY26_ASNPerformanceMeasures_FINAL.pdf
Volunteer West Virginia, AmeriCorps Competitive Grants (Volunteer WV)
Aligned output and outcome performance measure for the primary intervention (menu option: chosen from the National Performance Measures)
- Code: A.3
- Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
- Definition: All applications must include at least one aligned performance measure, output and outcome, that corresponds to the proposed primary intervention. This may be a National Performance Measure or an applicant-determined measure.
- Instrument: Volunteer WV 2026 AmeriCorps Competitive NOFO
- Target rule: No target rule stated
- Source: State agency funding notices, PDF p. 7 (printed 7), https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/2026_VolunteerWV_CompetitiveNOFO_FINAL.pdf
Aligned output and outcome performance measure for the primary intervention (open slot: an applicant-determined measure instead)
- Code: A.3
- Requirement: defined by the applicant
- Definition: All applications must include at least one aligned performance measure, output and outcome, that corresponds to the proposed primary intervention. This may be a National Performance Measure or an applicant-determined measure.
- Instrument: Volunteer WV 2026 AmeriCorps Competitive NOFO
- Target rule: No target rule stated
- Source: State agency funding notices, PDF p. 7 (printed 7), https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/2026_VolunteerWV_CompetitiveNOFO_FINAL.pdf
Performance Measures (required element of a complete application)
- Code: D.2.a
- Requirement: defined by the applicant
- Definition: Complete applications must include the following elements: Standard Form 424 FACE Sheet; Narrative Sections; Performance Measures; Logic Model; Standard Form 424A Budget; Continuation Changes; Clarification; Authorization, Assurances, and Certifications.
- Instrument: Volunteer WV 2026 AmeriCorps Competitive NOFO
- Target rule: No target rule stated
- Source: State agency funding notices, PDF p. 12 (printed 12), https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/SiteAssets/Pages/AmeriCorps-Competitive-Funding-/2026_VolunteerWV_CompetitiveNOFO_FINAL.pdf
What you can collect, and how
Tier 1 is collected today from your own records. Tier 2 needs one free instrument. Tier 3 needs a partner under a data agreement. A measure that matches no rule has no tier.
Tier 1: Collect today from your own records
Number of organizations that received capacity building services
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of organizations that increased their effectiveness, efficiency, and/or program scale/reach
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of individuals served
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of individuals reporting increased disaster readiness
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of structures protected or restored
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of structures returned to regular use after a disaster
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of individuals served
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of housing units developed or repaired
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of individuals who secure employment
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of individuals transitioned into safe, healthy, affordable housing
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of safe, healthy, affordable housing units made available
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of individuals served
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of children demonstrating gains in school readiness
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of housing units or public structures weatherized or retrofitted to improve energy efficiency
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of housing units or public structures with reduced energy consumption or reduced energy costs
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of individuals receiving education or training in environmental stewardship and/or environmentally-conscious practices
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of individuals with increased knowledge of environmental stewardship and/or environmentally-conscious practices
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of individuals reporting a change in behavior or the intent to change behavior to better protect the environment
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of acres of public parks or other public and tribal lands that are treated
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of acres of public parks or other public and tribal lands that are improved
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of miles of public trails or waterways that are treated and/or constructed
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of miles of public trails or waterways that are improved and/or put into use
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of individuals served
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of pounds of food provided
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of individuals with increased health knowledge
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of individuals reporting a change in behavior or intent to change behavior to improve their health
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of individuals with improved health
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of individuals with improved access to medical care
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of veterans served
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of active duty military service members and/or military family members served
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Number of veteran family members served
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Tier 1 + 3: Collect today from your own records; and Needs a partner under an agreement
Number of students with improved academic performance
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
- You count your own participants; the school or district record confirms the outcome.
- Partner route: WA: school attendance, grades, credits and graduation progress, held by Seattle Public Schools. Lag: Event lag NR; automated files are contemplated. Processing: approximately 2-3 weeks, rising to 4-6 weeks after December 2026. Request: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/community-partnerships/data-access-for-partners/data-sharing-agreements/
- Partner route: CA: student achievement and longitudinal education outcomes, held by California Department of Education, including CALPADS and assessment records. Lag: Data-year and event lag NR; availability depends on collections and requested linkage. Request: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/da/researchdata.asp
- Partner route: NY: graduation and postsecondary enrollment and persistence; other approved school outcomes, held by New York City Public Schools; approved administrative datasets. Lag: Annual files; attendance also has monthly files. Fixed event-to-extract lag NR. Request: https://infohub.nyced.org/in-our-schools/working-with-nycps/research-rfoc/available-administrative-data
- 1 more school records routes are listed on the data-routes page.
- Caveat: FERPA's studies exception has three purposes and needs a written agreement.
Number of students with increased school attendance
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
- You count your own participants; the school or district record confirms the outcome.
- Partner route: WA: school attendance, grades, credits and graduation progress, held by Seattle Public Schools. Lag: Event lag NR; automated files are contemplated. Processing: approximately 2-3 weeks, rising to 4-6 weeks after December 2026. Request: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/community-partnerships/data-access-for-partners/data-sharing-agreements/
- Partner route: CA: student achievement and longitudinal education outcomes, held by California Department of Education, including CALPADS and assessment records. Lag: Data-year and event lag NR; availability depends on collections and requested linkage. Request: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/da/researchdata.asp
- Partner route: NY: graduation and postsecondary enrollment and persistence; other approved school outcomes, held by New York City Public Schools; approved administrative datasets. Lag: Annual files; attendance also has monthly files. Fixed event-to-extract lag NR. Request: https://infohub.nyced.org/in-our-schools/working-with-nycps/research-rfoc/available-administrative-data
- 1 more school records routes are listed on the data-routes page.
- Caveat: FERPA's studies exception has three purposes and needs a written agreement.
Number of students with decreased disciplinary incidents (referrals, suspensions/expulsions, criminal or gang involvement)
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
- You count your own participants; the school or district record confirms the outcome.
- Partner route: WA: school attendance, grades, credits and graduation progress, held by Seattle Public Schools. Lag: Event lag NR; automated files are contemplated. Processing: approximately 2-3 weeks, rising to 4-6 weeks after December 2026. Request: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/community-partnerships/data-access-for-partners/data-sharing-agreements/
- Partner route: CA: student achievement and longitudinal education outcomes, held by California Department of Education, including CALPADS and assessment records. Lag: Data-year and event lag NR; availability depends on collections and requested linkage. Request: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/da/researchdata.asp
- Partner route: NY: graduation and postsecondary enrollment and persistence; other approved school outcomes, held by New York City Public Schools; approved administrative datasets. Lag: Annual files; attendance also has monthly files. Fixed event-to-extract lag NR. Request: https://infohub.nyced.org/in-our-schools/working-with-nycps/research-rfoc/available-administrative-data
- 1 more school records routes are listed on the data-routes page.
- Caveat: FERPA's studies exception has three purposes and needs a written agreement.
Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
- You count your own participants; the school or district record confirms the outcome.
- Partner route: WA: school attendance, grades, credits and graduation progress, held by Seattle Public Schools. Lag: Event lag NR; automated files are contemplated. Processing: approximately 2-3 weeks, rising to 4-6 weeks after December 2026. Request: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/community-partnerships/data-access-for-partners/data-sharing-agreements/
- Partner route: CA: student achievement and longitudinal education outcomes, held by California Department of Education, including CALPADS and assessment records. Lag: Data-year and event lag NR; availability depends on collections and requested linkage. Request: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/da/researchdata.asp
- Partner route: NY: graduation and postsecondary enrollment and persistence; other approved school outcomes, held by New York City Public Schools; approved administrative datasets. Lag: Annual files; attendance also has monthly files. Fixed event-to-extract lag NR. Request: https://infohub.nyced.org/in-our-schools/working-with-nycps/research-rfoc/available-administrative-data
- 1 more school records routes are listed on the data-routes page.
- Caveat: FERPA's studies exception has three purposes and needs a written agreement.
Number of students enrolling in post-secondary education or training
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
- You count your own participants; the school or district record confirms the outcome.
- Partner route: WA: school attendance, grades, credits and graduation progress, held by Seattle Public Schools. Lag: Event lag NR; automated files are contemplated. Processing: approximately 2-3 weeks, rising to 4-6 weeks after December 2026. Request: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/community-partnerships/data-access-for-partners/data-sharing-agreements/
- Partner route: CA: student achievement and longitudinal education outcomes, held by California Department of Education, including CALPADS and assessment records. Lag: Data-year and event lag NR; availability depends on collections and requested linkage. Request: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/da/researchdata.asp
- Partner route: NY: graduation and postsecondary enrollment and persistence; other approved school outcomes, held by New York City Public Schools; approved administrative datasets. Lag: Annual files; attendance also has monthly files. Fixed event-to-extract lag NR. Request: https://infohub.nyced.org/in-our-schools/working-with-nycps/research-rfoc/available-administrative-data
- 1 more school records routes are listed on the data-routes page.
- Caveat: FERPA's studies exception has three purposes and needs a written agreement.
Number of students earning a post-secondary degree or technical certification
- Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
- You count your own participants; the school or district record confirms the outcome.
- Partner route: WA: school attendance, grades, credits and graduation progress, held by Seattle Public Schools. Lag: Event lag NR; automated files are contemplated. Processing: approximately 2-3 weeks, rising to 4-6 weeks after December 2026. Request: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/community-partnerships/data-access-for-partners/data-sharing-agreements/
- Partner route: CA: student achievement and longitudinal education outcomes, held by California Department of Education, including CALPADS and assessment records. Lag: Data-year and event lag NR; availability depends on collections and requested linkage. Request: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/da/researchdata.asp
- Partner route: NY: graduation and postsecondary enrollment and persistence; other approved school outcomes, held by New York City Public Schools; approved administrative datasets. Lag: Annual files; attendance also has monthly files. Fixed event-to-extract lag NR. Request: https://infohub.nyced.org/in-our-schools/working-with-nycps/research-rfoc/available-administrative-data
- 1 more school records routes are listed on the data-routes page.
- Caveat: FERPA's studies exception has three purposes and needs a written agreement.
Tier 2: Add one free instrument
Number of individuals with improved financial knowledge
- Instrument: CFPB Financial Well-Being Scale, standard (Public domain; 10 scored + 2 scoring-context questions items, about 3-5 minutes). License: “free and publicly available” Form: https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/bcfp_fin-well-being_full-scorecard.pdf Also cleared in this domain: CFPB Financial Well-Being Scale, abbreviated, USDA six-item food-security module, USDA Adult Food Security Survey Module.
Number of individuals with improved job readiness
- Instrument: CFPB Financial Well-Being Scale, standard (Public domain; 10 scored + 2 scoring-context questions items, about 3-5 minutes). License: “free and publicly available” Form: https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/bcfp_fin-well-being_full-scorecard.pdf Also cleared in this domain: CFPB Financial Well-Being Scale, abbreviated, USDA six-item food-security module, USDA Adult Food Security Survey Module.
Number of students with improved academic engagement or social and emotional skills
- Instrument: Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Public domain; 10 items, about 2-3 minutes). License: “freely available; permission not required for use.” Form: https://www.phenxtoolkit.org/toolkit_content/PDF/PX180901.pdf Also cleared in this domain: PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5 (Past Month).
Number of individuals who report improved capacity for independent living
- Instrument: Lubben Social Network Scale, LSNS-6 (Free, with conditions; 6 items, about 2-3 minutes). License: “Author welcomes use "for your research"; requests a demographic/research-goals form. No fee is stated on the permission page.” Form: https://www.bc.edu/content/dam/bc1/schools/sw/lubben/LSNS6.pdf Also cleared in this domain: Lubben Social Network Scale, LSNS-18, Geriatric Depression Scale, GDS-15, Geriatric Depression Scale, GDS-30.
Number of individuals who report increased food security
- Instrument: CFPB Financial Well-Being Scale, standard (Public domain; 10 scored + 2 scoring-context questions items, about 3-5 minutes). License: “free and publicly available” Form: https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/bcfp_fin-well-being_full-scorecard.pdf Also cleared in this domain: CFPB Financial Well-Being Scale, abbreviated, USDA six-item food-security module, USDA Adult Food Security Survey Module.
Tier not determined
Aligned output and outcome performance measure for the primary intervention (menu option: chosen from the National Performance Measures)
Aligned output and outcome performance measure for the primary intervention (open slot: an applicant-determined measure instead)
Performance Measures (required element of a complete application)
What grantees achieved
2 grantees of Foster Grandparent Program reported 8 results against targets over 4 periods; the median result was 124% of target (middle half 124% to 126%), and 100% met or exceeded the target. Source: Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, program monitoring reports, https://www.jwbpinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/VII-C-Program-and-Financial-Monitoring-Information.pdf.
- Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc. (FY2020): Percent of students identified as needing language or literacy support will demonstrate a level of improvement rating of a little improvement, moderate improvement or a great deal of improvement at posttest; promised 80%, actual 99% (124% of target); unit: %. Source: https://www.jwbpinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/VI-C-Program-and-Financial-Monitoring.pdf
- Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay Inc. (FY2022): Participants served (target vs actual); promised 260, actual 353 (136% of target); unit: count. Source: https://www.jwbpinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/VIII.B.-Program-and-Financial-Monitoring-Information.pdf
1 grantee of Literacy & Early Education – Literacy Volunteer Recruitment & Management reported 6 results against targets over 2 periods; the median result was 123% of target (middle half 123% to 123%), and 100% met or exceeded the target. Source: Children's Services Council of Broward County, annual performance reports, https://www.cscbroward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/APR-FY-23-24-Book-002.pdf.
- HandsOn Broward (FY2021-22): Participating agencies satisfied with HandsOn Broward coordination services.; promised 80%, actual 98% (123% of target); unit: %. Source: https://www.cscbroward.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Annual-Performance-Report-Fiscal-Year-2021-202212.pdf
1 grantee of Literacy & Early Education - Literacy Volunteer Recruitment & Management reported 3 results against targets over 1 period; the median result was 125% of target (middle half 125% to 125%), and 100% met or exceeded the target. Source: Children's Services Council of Broward County, annual performance reports, https://www.cscbroward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/APR-FY-23-24-Book-002.pdf.
- HandsOn South Florida (FY2024-25): Percentage of reading coaches and mentors reporting satisfaction with HandsOn South Florida training and coordination services; promised 80%, actual 100% (125% of target); unit: %. Source: https://www.cscbroward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/APR-Book-FY-24-25.pdf
Program-level figures, not individual grantees: AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America reported 12 results against targets over 3 periods; the median result was 102% of target (middle half 99% to 107%), and 75% met or exceeded the target. Source: OMB PART assessments (ExpectMore.gov archive), https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/omb/assets/omb/expectmore/detail/10002335.2004.html.
- AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (2006): Amount of cash and inkind resources generated by AmeriCorps*VISTA members.; promised $170,878,001.00, actual $152,875,205.00 (89% of target); unit: $. Source: https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/omb/assets/omb/expectmore/detail/10003913.2006.html
Program-level figures, not individual grantees: AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps reported 11 results against targets over 4 periods; the median result was 106% of target (middle half 100% to 133%), and 73% met or exceeded the target. Source: OMB PART assessments (ExpectMore.gov archive), https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/omb/assets/omb/expectmore/detail/10002335.2004.html.
- AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (2006): Number of volunteers generated/coordinated per NCCC member.; promised 15, actual 65 (433% of target). Source: https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/omb/assets/omb/expectmore/detail/10004457.2005.html
Program-level figures, not individual grantees: AmeriCorps State and National Grants reported 2 results against targets over 2 periods; the median result was 143% of target (middle half 127% to 159%), and 100% met or exceeded the target. Source: OMB PART assessments (ExpectMore.gov archive), https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/omb/assets/omb/expectmore/detail/10002335.2004.html.
- AmeriCorps State and National Grants (2005): Percent of AmeriCorps members who accepted public sector employment one-year after completing AmeriCorps service; promised 51%, actual 89% (175% of target); unit: %. Source: https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/omb/assets/omb/expectmore/detail/10000324.2005.html
Target-setting language with precedent
Each item comes from one funder, one program or one department; none is a government-wide rule.
Showing clauses from AmeriCorps.
- AmeriCorps performance measures, 45 CFR 2522.640(a)(1) (current text): Quote: “Adjust your performance measure or target based on experience” — https://www.govinfo.gov/link/cfr/45/2522?link-type=pdf§ionnum=630&year=mostrecent
What reviewers penalize
These ten weaknesses recur in 17 published reviewer critiques, mostly U.S. Department of Education and NIH. The count is the number of critiques that name it, not a rate, and a reviewer comment is a judgment.
- Attrition or missing-data handling left unresolved (named in 7 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “the applicant did not address how missing data will be handled” U.S. Department of Education, Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Mid-Phase, WestEd, S411B220027, 2022, Technical Review Form, pp. 25, 29. https://www.ed.gov/sites/ed/files/2022/12/S411B220027_WestEd_TRF.pdf#page=29
- Comparisons vulnerable to selection, contamination, baseline differences or incompatible data (named in 7 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “may require additional interpretation” National Institutes of Health, NIAID, K01 AI131895 (Rebeiro, Vanderbilt), applicant-authorized summary statement; a research application, pp. 5-6. https://beta.nih.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_media/2026-09/k01-rebeiro-summary-statement.pdf#page=6
- Feasibility assumptions or fallback arrangements unsupported (named in 6 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “no alternative analysis plan is provided” National Institutes of Health, NIDCD, R01 DC017174 (Heinemann and Cherney), applicant-authorized summary statement; a research application, pp. 3, 5-6. https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/sanitized-heinemann-cherney-summary-statement-redacted.pdf#page=5
- Implementation fidelity, thresholds or mediators inadequately specified (named in 5 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “Mediators are not described.” U.S. Department of Education, EIR Early-Phase, Education Development Center, U411C190275, 2019, Technical Review Form, p. 4. https://www.ed.gov/sites/ed/files/2019/11/U411C190275-Education-Development-Center-Inc.-TRF-Tier-2.pdf#page=4
- Measurement tools insufficiently identified, supported or protected against reporting bias (named in 4 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “no detail is provided” U.S. Department of Education, EIR Mid-Phase, Niswonger Foundation, U411B170038, 2017, Technical Review Form, pp. 4-5. https://www.ed.gov/sites/ed/files/2016/12/U411B170038_TRF.pdf#page=4
- Targets or success criteria missing, inconsistent or disconnected from the project (named in 4 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “lacks a specific number” U.S. Department of Education, EIR Mid-Phase, ASSISTments Foundation, S411B220024, 2022, Technical Review Form, p. 14. https://www.ed.gov/sites/ed/files/2022/12/S411B220024_ASSISTments-Foundation-Inc_TRF.pdf#page=14
- Analysis procedures insufficiently specified for the stated questions or model (named in 4 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “methods of data analysis are not adequately described” National Institutes of Health, NIAID, R01 AI098472 renewal (Gandhi, UCSF), applicant-authorized summary statement; a research application, pp. 4-5. https://beta.nih.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_media/2026-09/2-R01-AI098472-06_Ganhdi_Summary.pdf#page=4
- Data protection, management or cross-site coordination incomplete (named in 3 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “The data management plan stops midsentence on page 125” National Institutes of Health, NIDCD, R01 DC017683 (Gifford and Camarata, Vanderbilt), applicant-authorized summary statement; a research application, pp. 9-10. https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2022-05/sanitized-giffordcamarataapplicationsummary-dc017683-01a1.pdf#page=10
- Feedback collection lacks a specified route into program decisions (named in 2 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “The applicant does not discuss how often the team will review data or implement changes.” U.S. Department of Education, EIR Early-Phase, Orange County Superintendent of Schools, S411C200130, 2020, Technical Review Form, pp. 16, 19. https://www.ed.gov/sites/ed/files/2020/12/S411C200130-Orange-County-Superintendent-of-Schools-TRF.pdf#page=19
- Evaluator independence insufficiently explained (named in 1 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “The level of independence is not made clear” U.S. Department of Education, EIR Early-Phase, Research Triangle Institute, S411C220065, 2022, Technical Review Form, pp. 24-25. https://www.ed.gov/sites/ed/files/2022/12/S411C220065_Research-Triangle-Institute-_TRF.pdf#page=24
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Measures: Number of organizations that received capacity building services; Number of organizations that increased their effectiveness, efficiency, and/or program scale/reach; Number of individuals served; Number of individuals reporting increased disaster readiness; Number of structures protected or restored; Number of structures returned to regular use after a disaster; Number of housing units developed or repaired; Number of individuals with improved financial knowledge; Number of individuals who secure employment; Number of individuals transitioned into safe, healthy, affordable housing; Number of safe, healthy, affordable housing units made available; Number of individuals with improved job readiness; and 30 more listed above. Baseline: ____ months from award, using eGrants Performance Measure Module; Volunteer WV 2026 AmeriCorps Competitive NOFO. Targets: set from the observed baseline at month ____, or committed now as a change of ____ percentage points from baseline.
Missing-data plan (how dropout and missing observations will be handled): ____
Comparison group or baseline (what you compare against and how the groups started): ____
Fallback if recruitment, data access or the first analysis falls short: ____
Fidelity threshold (what counts as full implementation, and how it is measured): ____
Instrument named, with its validity evidence and its rights (license) status: ____
Numeric target for each measure (a number, not a direction): ____
Analysis for each outcome (method, comparison, adjustment): ____
Data protection and data management (who holds identifiable data, where, for how long): ____
Feedback schedule (who reviews the data, how often, and what changes as a result): ____
Evaluator role and independence (who evaluates and how they are separate from delivery): ____
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