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

The Corporation for National and Community Service Office of Grants Management awarded Local Initiatives Support Corporation $9,403,662 on July 1, 2026, to fund the approved 2026–2027 AmeriCorps National Direct Program under the AmeriCorps State and National grant program (CFDA 94.006).

The award supports the recruitment, training, and management of AmeriCorps members who serve with community-based organizations to address unmet needs and strengthen communities through evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions. AmeriCorps members receive a living allowance and other benefits; upon successful completion of service, they earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award usable for higher education expenses or qualified student loan repayment.

Performance runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2029, with work performed nationwide. The recipient must maintain all grant financial and program records, including receipts, disbursements, vouchers, time cards, contracts, personnel records, criminal history checks, and program execution records, for three years from submission of the final Federal Financial Report. All individuals receiving compensation through the award must clear a National Service Criminal History Check prior to receiving salary, living allowance, stipend, or education award.

An amendment adjusted the project and budget periods from the original 7/1/26–6/30/29 timeline to 9/1/26–8/31/29. The recipient's regulatory match requirement is 40 percent and budgetary match is 55.94 percent. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

No member may enroll prior to the approved start date of the member enrollment period. Your 2026-2027 regulatory match is 40% and your budgetary match is 55.94%.