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

The Office of Higher Education received a $252,000 AmeriCorps State and National (CFDA 94.006) Project Grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service's Office of Grants Management, effective August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2028. This fixed amount grant, structured at $25,200 per Member Service Year (MSY), supports the deployment of AmeriCorps members in full-time community service positions addressing unmet needs in Connecticut. The award funds approved 2025-26 AmeriCorps Formula Fixed Amount Program activities, with member enrollment commencing on the approved start date of the member enrollment period.

Through a sub-award agreement dated August 20, 2025, the New England Science & Sailing Foundation, Inc. (NESS) serves as a service delivery partner, deploying AmeriCorps members to provide STEM-based education and classroom support to K-12 students across Connecticut. NESS utilizes AmeriCorps members as Science Education Ambassadors and classroom support specialists to deliver evidence-based instructional interventions, mentoring, and social-emotional learning support in school districts throughout New London County and surrounding regions, with capacity to serve up to 400 elementary and middle school students. Upon successful completion of service, AmeriCorps members earn Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards applicable to higher education expenses or qualified student loan repayment.

This award is a fixed amount grant at $25,200 per MSY. No member may enroll prior to the approved start date of the member enrollment period.