Project Grant 25CAHFL001

The Corporation for National and Community Service's Office of Grants Management awarded $1,303,866 to the Florida Commission on Community Service (Volunteer Florida) under the AmeriCorps State Commissions Support Grant program (CFDA 94.003) on July 1, 2025. This three-year project grant, with a completion date of June 30, 2028, funds core commission support activities required under 45 CFR §2550, including the development and implementation of Florida's state service plan, provision of technical assistance to organizations applying for AmeriCorps funding, and oversight of federally funded AmeriCorps programs operating within the state. The funding enables Volunteer Florida to maintain its 15-25 member independent, bipartisan commission structure and to coordinate national service initiatives that address community needs in education, environmental conservation, workforce development, and disaster recovery.

The award requires a 50 percent non-federal match contribution ($1,303,866), which the awardee has committed to providing. As the state's lead agency for volunteerism and national service, Volunteer Florida will leverage this support to administer strategic planning, applicant assistance, and ongoing program monitoring to ensure compliance with federal requirements and effective implementation of AmeriCorps programs across Florida. Grant recipients must maintain comprehensive financial and programmatic records for three years following final Federal Financial Report submission and remain subject to audit by AmeriCorps employees, the Office of Inspector General, the Government Accountability Office, and contracted auditors.