Governor Office Of Service & Community Engagement

The Governor's Office of Service & Community Engagement (GO-SERVE) is a California state government entity focused on facilitating national service and community engagement programs. Registered in SAM.gov, GO-SERVE operates as a critical intermediary for AmeriCorps and national service initiatives across California, supporting community-driven solutions to address critical social needs. The organization is primarily funded through federal grants from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), with a mission to coordinate and enhance community service programs that address challenges in public health, education, economic opportunity, and disaster response.

GO-SERVE manages multiple federal grant awards that support diverse community service initiatives. These awards include Project Grants for AmeriCorps State and National Grant Programs, Commission Investment Fund (CIF) grants, and AmeriCorps State Commissions Support Grants. In fiscal year 2025, GO-SERVE received significant funding, including a $244,911 grant for training and technical assistance, a $1,794,568 commission support grant, and a $1,253,595 Public Health AmeriCorps program grant. The organization supports numerous sub-grantees and partners, such as American Red Cross, Bay Area Community Resources, California State University Fresno Foundation, CivicWell, and the University of California system. These grants enable GO-SERVE to deploy AmeriCorps members across California, focusing on critical service areas like healthcare access, community development, education, and disaster response, with programs targeting vulnerable populations in regions including the Capitol Region and Los Angeles County.