Local Assistance Grant - College Corps CCGF231 Term: 8/17/2026 - 12/31/2027 Amount: $2,005,988.00

The State of California, through the Governor's Office of Service and Community Engagement, awarded an encumbrance-only contract to the University of California, Merced on September 3, 2026, with a total contract value of $2.01 million. This award represents a Local Assistance Grant designated for the College Corps program (CCGF231), which will operate during the performance period from August 17, 2026, through December 31, 2027. The encumbrance-only classification indicates that this contract establishes a financial obligation or commitment of funds rather than obligating performance of specific deliverables or services.

Under this grant award, the University of California, Merced will serve as the prime contractor responsible for administering the College Corps program activities during the stated term. The single line item with a value of $2,005,988.00 represents the total commitment for this initiative. As an encumbrance-only contract type, the specific performance metrics, service delivery locations, and programmatic details are not detailed in the provided documentation, though the College Corps program structure would typically involve community service and educational engagement activities delivered through the university's facilities and network.