This award funds the approved 2026-2027 americorps national direct fixed amount program

The Corporation for National and Community Service Office of Grants Management awarded American Youthworks $3.478 million on January 1, 2027, under the AmeriCorps State and National program (CFDA 94.006), a Project Grant providing fixed-amount funding at $25,000 per Member Service Year (MSY) for the 2026–2027 program year.

American Youthworks, a non-profit based in Austin, Texas, recruits, trains, and manages AmeriCorps members to address unmet community needs through evidence-based or evidence-informed service interventions. Members serve in community development, youth workforce training, conservation, and related activities across the organization's service footprint, which historically has included Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. Upon successful completion of service, AmeriCorps members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award applicable to higher education expenses or qualified student loan repayment.

The award covers a three-year period of performance from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029, with place of performance throughout the United States. Member enrollment may not begin prior to the approved start date of the member enrollment period. AmeriCorps ASN awards typically fund three-year project periods; funding must be obligated during the award project period and liquidated by the end of the closeout period. Grant recipients must maintain all financial and program records for three years following submission of the final Federal Financial Report, including receipts, disbursements, time cards, contracts, and criminal history clearance documentation for all individuals receiving compensation through the program.

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