This award funds the approved 2025?26 americorps formula fixed amount program(S), as listed on the approved program summary chart

The Corporation for National and Community Service's Office of Grants Management awarded the Health Services Kentucky Cabinet For $1,396,500.00 through the AmeriCorps State and National program (CFDA 94.006) on August 1, 2025, for a three-year project period extending through July 31, 2028. This fixed amount grant, structured at $7,275.33 per Member Service Year (MSY), funds the deployment of AmeriCorps members in full-time community service positions addressing unmet needs across Kentucky. AmeriCorps members provide evidence-based or evidence-informed service interventions while receiving living allowances and other benefits during their service terms. Upon successful completion of service, members earn Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards applicable toward higher education expenses or qualified student loan repayment.

The grant supports community service delivery through three sub-grantees: Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative, Green River Area Development District Inc. (Gradd), and Christian Appalachian Project Inc. These organizations recruit, train, and manage AmeriCorps members to strengthen communities across Kentucky, with particular focus on underserved and economically distressed areas. Services address priority areas including education, economic opportunity, public health, community development, and youth development. Grant recipients must maintain comprehensive financial and program records for three years following final Federal Financial Report submission and comply with National Service Criminal History Check requirements for all compensated individuals.

This award is a fixed amount grant at $7,275.33 per MSY.? No member may enroll prior to the approved start date of the member enrollment period.