This award funds the approved 2026-2027 americorps state competitive fixed amount programs, as listed below

The Corporation for National and Community Service Office of Grants Management awarded the Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation $1,298,062 on August 15, 2026, under the AmeriCorps State and National program (CFDA 94.006) to fund approved 2026–2027 AmeriCorps state competitive fixed amount programs. The award funds AmeriCorps member service across two sub-recipients at fixed rates: Salisbury University receives $1,293,750 to support 51.75 member service years (MSY) across 180 service slots at $25,000 per MSY, and the University of Maryland Baltimore County receives $4,312 to support 5.39 MSY across 21 service slots at $800 per MSY. Performance occurs in Maryland through August 14, 2029. AmeriCorps members serve with organizations delivering evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities. Members receive living allowances and benefits and earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion. No member enrollment occurs prior to the approved start date of the member enrollment period. The assistance type is a project grant with a three-year performance period.

This award is a fixed amount grant at $22,717 per MSY for the following subs: 1) salisbury university, $1,293,750, 51.75 MSY, 180 slots, $25,000/MSY 2) university of maryland baltimore county, $4,312, 5.39 MSY, 21 slots, $800/MSY no member may enroll prior to the approved start date of the member enrollment period.