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

The Corporation for National and Community Service awarded the New York State Commission On National & Community Service $10,262,206 on July 1, 2026, to fund AmeriCorps State and National (CFDA 94.006) member service slots and associated fixed-amount per-member-year funding through June 30, 2029.

The award funds competitive fixed-amount AmeriCorps programs at $25,000 per member service year (MSY). City Year, Inc. receives $4,600,000 to support 184 MSYs across 229 slots. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York receives $4,232,750 to support 169.31 MSYs across 800 slots. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. receives $1,425,000 to support 57 MSYs across 69 slots. Relay Graduate School of Education receives slots-only funding for 130 MSYs and 130 slots; no corresponding dollar amount is specified in the award record.

AmeriCorps members recruited, trained, and managed by these sub-recipients engage in evidence-based community service interventions to address unmet community needs across New York State. Upon successful completion of service, members earn Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards to support higher education expenses or qualified student loan repayment.

Place of performance is New York State.

This award is a fixed amount grant at $25,000 per MSY for the following subs: city year, INC., $4,600,000; 184 msys, 229 slots; $25,000/MSY the research foundation for the state university of NY, $4,232,750, 169.31 MSY, 800 slots, $25,000/MSY the student conservation association, INC, $1,425,000, 57 msys, 69 slots; $25,000/MSY this award funds slots only for the following subgrantee: relay graduate school of education, 130 msys, 130 slots no member may enroll prior to the approved start date of the member enrollment period.