Federal Project Grant Award Summary

On July 1, 2026, the Corporation for National and Community Service Office of Grants Management awarded $2,625,000 to Volunteer Louisiana under the AmeriCorps State and National (CFDA 94.006) program. This three-year fixed-amount Project Grant, with a completion date of June 30, 2029, funds two AmeriCorps State Competitive programs operating in Louisiana at $25,000 per Member Service Year (MSY). The award supports City Year, Inc. City Year New Orleans with $1,700,000 for 68 MSYs and 74 service slots, and City Year, Inc. City Year Baton Rouge with $925,000 for 37 MSYs and 37 service slots.

Through these sub-awards, AmeriCorps members are recruited, trained, and deployed to address unmet community needs through evidence-based service interventions. Members provide community service addressing local priorities while receiving living allowances and other benefits during their service period. Upon successful completion, members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for higher education expenses or qualified student loan repayment. Grant administration includes member enrollment management, program oversight, and compliance with National Service Criminal History Check requirements, with all financial and program records maintained for three years from final Federal Financial Report submission.