Federal Grant Award Summary

The Corporation for National and Community Service, through its Office of Grants Management, awarded the Department of Economic Development Missouri $5.48 million under the AmeriCorps State and National program (CFDA 94.006) on August 1, 2026, for the 2026-27 formula award period. This three-year project grant, obligated through July 31, 2029, will fund the deployment of AmeriCorps members in full-time and part-time community service positions addressing unmet needs across Missouri. AmeriCorps members will provide evidence-based or evidence-informed service interventions in priority areas including education, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, public health, community development, and civic engagement, with emphasis on underserved and economically distressed communities. The awardee is required to maintain a 30% match to federal funding and must not enroll volunteers until assigned programs are formally added to the award and the enrollment period commences.

As the state's AmeriCorps administrator, the Department of Economic Development Missouri will recruit, train, and manage AmeriCorps members while coordinating with sub-recipients including local nonprofits and regional organizations throughout the state. Members will receive living allowances and benefits during their service terms and upon successful completion will earn Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards applicable toward higher education expenses or qualified student loan repayment. The award requires comprehensive financial and program record maintenance for three years following final Federal Financial Report submission, including criminal history clearances for all compensated individuals per National Service Criminal History Check requirements.