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 Iowa Commission On Volunteer Service $1,305,750 under AmeriCorps State and National (CFDA 94.006) on August 1, 2026, to fund fixed-amount AmeriCorps member service placements at three sub-recipients in Iowa through July 31, 2029.

The award funds AmeriCorps member enrollment across three organizations at a fixed rate of $25,000 per member service year. Bur Oak Land Trust will operate 12.38 member service years across 20 slots with $309,500 in funding. College Student Aid Commission Iowa will operate 19.85 member service years across 77 slots with $496,250 in funding. Conservation Corps will operate 20 member service years across 20 slots with $500,000 in funding. Member enrollment cannot begin prior to the approved start date of the enrollment period. AmeriCorps members serve through evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities and may receive living allowances and other benefits. Upon successful completion of service, members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award applicable to higher education expenses or qualified student loans.

The place of performance is Iowa, USA. The award period runs August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2029, a standard three-year AmeriCorps project period.

This award is a fixed amount grant at $25,000 per MSY for the following subs: 1) BUR OAK land trust, $309,500, 12.38 MSY, 20 slots, $25,000/MSY 2) college student aid commission iowa, $496,250, 19.85 MSY, 77 slots, $25,000/MSY 3) conservation corps, $500,000, 20 MSY, 20 slots, $25,000/MSY no member may enroll prior to the approved start date of the member enrollment period.