What is AmeriCorps? AmeriCorps brings people together to serve communities. AmeriCorps members serve directly with organizations and nonprofits to tackle our nation’s most pressing challenges. Serve Alaska, in partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), brings AmeriCorps programs to Alaska. The Serve Alaska sub-grantees operate in almost every region of the state, bringing much needed support and training to rural and urban Alaska. Grant Announcement Serve Alaska is pleased to announce the availability of two significant grant opportunities aimed at supporting organizations and communities across Alaska in their efforts to engage AmeriCorps members for service projects. These grants are funded through the AmeriCorps program, which seeks to strengthen our communities and address critical needs through the power of national service. FY2023 Formula Funded AmeriCorps State and National Planning Grants (23AC-F Planning Grants) FY2024 Competitive AmeriCorps State and National Grants (24AC-C) Application Process and Contact Information: Interested organizations are encouraged to review the full grant details on the Serve Alaska website. The application guidelines, eligibility criteria, and submission instructions can be found on "Funding Opportunities" page. APPLY HERE! We invite individuals of all ages and backgrounds to serve with AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps supports diversity and inclusion and encourages all eligible individuals to serve. Whether or not you’ve recently graduated, have had a job or two, or have retired from a long career — you can serve with AmeriCorps. Find the Opportunity That’s Right For You - We offer opportunities with different time commitments and requirements, meaning that you can serve in whatever capacity works for your passion, goals, and lifestyle. Receive Benefits For Your Service - Through our programs, we provide benefits for members, including education awards, housing stipends, living allowances, and supplemental health insurance. Benefits vary by program. Develop a Network That Lasts a Lifetime - When you serve with AmeriCorps, you join a network of more than 1 million strong. AmeriCorps alumni continue to give back to their communities after their service. The connections you make and the network you build while serving with AmeriCorps is unlike any other. What benefits are provided during and after AmeriCorps? - Living allowance, and education award to pay for college or trade school expenses, or to repay qualified student loans, loan deferment and interest forbearance on qualified student loans, while in service, professional development, alumni network, and more. Some of our programs provide health care benefits or a stipend to purchase healthcare. You may also be eligible to receive a childcare benefit if you have children under the age of 13 40.6% of residents volunteer, ranking Alaska 5th among states Do I need a degree to serve in AmeriCorps? - You do not need a college degree to serve. If you don’t have a high school diploma, you may still be eligible to serve. Current Programs Program Service Description Contact Information Alaska Public Defenders Agency's SAME Justice Program Members provide direct assistance to low-income, justice-involved Alaskans to address non-legal barriers to success and access to services in their communities. Amanda Hillberry AmeriCorps Program Coordinator (907) 322-6638 Email: amanda.hillberry@alaska.gov Student Conservation Association Members provide conservation stewardship to publicly accessible lands in Alaska. Jason CroftAlaska Program Manager(907) 771-8410Email: jcroft@thesca.org Alaska Afterschool Network Members support students in after-school programing. Providing structured activities to meet their social emotional needs. Lily Tegner AmeriCorps Program Specialist (907)248-7379 Email: ltegner@alaskachildrenstrust.org RurAL CAP, Resilient Alaska Youth Members engage Alaska Native youth using experiential-based learning and cultural activities in 15 rural communities across Alaska. Tim McClearyCommunity Development Manager(907) 865-7396Email: tmccleary@ruralcap.orgMary GianottiRAY Program Coordinator(907) 865-7356Email: mailto:mgianotti@ruralcap.org Sitka AmeriCorps Members serve to increase children’s resilience to both the effects of COVID-19 and to reduce it's impact on high Adverse Childhood Experience scores in Sitka. Sarah Joan Lawrie, MFA Sitka AmeriCorps Program Program Director (907) 966-6340 Email: lawries@sitkaschools.org APPLY HERE! We recruit year-round for positions across the Alaska, click HERE and start your journey today. Join the conversation! 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