Commonwealth Corps Host Site Partner Application 2025-2026

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Please refer to the full Request for Proposals (RFP) for detailed instructions on completing this application and the required attachments. Visit www.mass-service.org for further details.

The deadline for submission of the 2025-2026 Host Site Partner Application is 5 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 28. Late submissions may not be reviewed.

Note: An Initial Application must have been submitted before January 16, 2025 at 5 p.m. EST to qualify for host site selection.

Agreement

In submitting this application for the 2025-2026 Commonwealth Corps Program, I certify that the information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that if my organization is selected to host Commonwealth Corps members, we are responsible for the following:

For organizations with revenue less than $5 million: Partnership contribution of $4000 per half-time member and $8000 per full-time member. For organizations with revenue greater than $5 million: Partnership contribution of $5,700 per half-time member and $11,400 per full-time member.
A required, non-refundable deposit of $500/member for all selected sites (will be applied toward the total partnership contribution).
Working with MSA prior to service to finalize the partnership, performance measures, position descriptions, and other required documents;
Active recruitment of your members in consultation with MSA, including selecting finalists for submission to MSA by July 31, 2025;
Providing on-site supervision/support/training for members, including orientation and weekly check-ins;
Providing adequate work space (desk, phone, computer) and resources for successful service;
Participating in Commonwealth Corps evaluation, site visits, and other events;
Attending mandatory supervisor meetings, orientation, and monthly phone/zoom check-ins with CC staff;
Making corps members available to attend MSA-run/Corps-wide orientation, trainings, and meetings (minimum of 6 post orientation);
Collecting and reporting on evaluation data through a midyear and final report; and
Promoting the Commonwealth Corps and your partnership with MSA.

By selecting "yes", I am accepting these terms

Yes

Date

Page 2: Proposal Narrative - Please ensure you address all questions and adhere to the templates provided in the RFP guidelines.

Executive Summary (850 character limit)

Please make sure to follow the specific template provided in the RFP to format your summary.

Organizational Background (4,750 character limit)

Page 3: Project Overview - Please ensure you address all questions in the RFP guidelines.

Community and Organizational Need (3,000 character limit)

Project Details (6,500 character limit)

Outreach, Recruitment, and Selection Strategy (3,000 character limit)

Project Impact/Outcomes (1,500 character limit)

Sustainability (1,500 character limit)

Page 4: Member Support - Please ensure you address all questions in the RFP guidelines.

Member Training and Benefits (1,500 character limit)

Member Supervision and Organization Environment (3,000 character limit)

Page 5: Current/Past Commonwealth Corps Host Sites - Please ensure you address all questions in the RFP guidelines.

Commonwealth Corps Model (2,000 character limit)

Past Performance and Lessons Learned (2,000 character limit)

Page 6: Attachments - See the Host Site Partner Request for Proposals for more details on completing the attachments. All attachments can be found in the Host Site RFP and on the MSA website for download. Each attachment should include the name of your agency and the attachment type - example: Massachusetts Service Alliance - Position Description.

Attachment A: Performance Measure Worksheet

This must follow the template provided in the RFP (available as a fillable PDF on MSA's website here), and it should be submitted as one single PDF document with the capacity building measures and only the chosen focus area(s) completed.

Attachment B: Commonwealth Corps Position Description(s)

This must follow the template provided in the RFP (available for editing as a Word document on MSA's website here), and it should be submitted as a Word document. If you are proposing multiple positions, you must attach one single Word document that includes all position descriptions and repeats the template for each position.

Organizational Chart

This should be submitted as a Word document or PDF.

Organizational Audit

Verification of Eligibility

Important Notes:

An Initial Application must have been submitted before January 16, 2025 at 5 p.m. EST to qualify for host site selection.
Please note that the deadline for submitting 2025-2026 host site partner applications is Tuesday, January 28, at 5 p.m. EST. Late applications may not be reviewed.
As noted on "Submission & Selection" section of the RFP, please remember that after you click "submit" and review your application, you must then click "confirm" to finalize your application and fully submit it.