This award funds the approved 2025-2026 americorps state competitive fixed amount program, as listed on the approved program funding summary chart

Serve DC received a $2.8 million Project Grant award dated July 2, 2025, from the Corporation for National and Community Service's Office of Grants Management under the AmeriCorps State and National program (CFDA 94.006). This fixed-amount grant, structured at $25,000 per Member Service Year (MSY), funds the approved 2025-2026 AmeriCorps State Competitive program through July 1, 2028. The award supports the deployment of AmeriCorps members in full-time community service positions across Washington, D.C., with services to be delivered through sub-grantee City Year, Inc., which is also funded at $25,000 per MSY.

Under this award, AmeriCorps members engage in evidence-based community service interventions addressing unmet needs in priority areas such as education, economic opportunity, and community development. Members recruited, trained, and managed through this program provide direct service to underserved communities while receiving living allowances and benefits. Upon successful completion of their service terms, members earn Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards applicable toward higher education expenses or qualified student loan repayment. Grant recipients must maintain comprehensive financial and program records for three years following the final Federal Financial Report submission and ensure all compensated individuals clear National Service Criminal History Checks.

This award is a fixed amount grant at $25,000 per MSY. Subgrantee city year, INC. Is awarded at $25,000 per MSY. No member may enroll prior to the approved start date of the member enrollment period.