Michigan receives $5.3 million in AmeriCorps funding

Michigan Community Service Commission receives $5.3 million in federal funding to bring 562 AmeriCorps Members to state

The Michigan Community Service Commission today announced that Michigan has received $5.3 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency responsible for AmeriCorps and other national service programs.

This funding will support 562 AmeriCorps members in Michigan who will address disaster services, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, education, healthy futures and safer communities.

Alongside federal efforts through CNCS, the Michigan Community Service Commission and its community partners have engaged tens of thousands of volunteers of all ages, supported hundreds of community-based projects and leveraged well over $11 million dollars annually for pressing issues around the state. 

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Michigan’s AmeriCorps members have adapted their service to help meet critical needs of local communities. This includes food distribution, health care support, blood donation, contact tracing and other critical services.

“During a challenging time, Michigan’s AmeriCorps members have continued to do what they do best, serve communities in need,” said Ginna Holmes, executive director of the Michigan Community Service Commission. “We are proud of every single member and pleased to continue supporting their service in Michigan.”

Read more on the Michigan Community Service Commission website.