The U.S. Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) awarded a $3,881,223 AmeriCorps State and National (CFDA 94.006) project grant to the Iowa Commission On Volunteer Service (Volunteer Iowa) on August 1, 2024. This funding supports the approved 2024-2025 AmeriCorps formula programs, including placements at the Polk County Conservation Board, Iowa State University, Graceland University, and Hawkeye Community College.
The AmeriCorps members will engage in a range of community service activities, such as leading environmental education programs, providing academic assistance and mentoring to youth, and supporting the development of volunteer infrastructure across Iowa. Key performance metrics include increasing the capacity and reach of conservation, volunteer, and veteran programming, restoring 50 acres of land, providing job readiness training and educational planning support to 28 foster youth, and expanding life skills and academic support to 820 students. The grant also leverages over 800 community volunteers to complement the AmeriCorps members' work.
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