Interested in hosting Commonwealth Corps members? Register for the upcoming 11/27 info session and read about the RFP process here!
Every year in Massachusetts, nearly 2,000 AmeriCorps members tackle our most pressing issues, from providing academic support in underresourced neighborhoods to protecting natural resources in at-risk ecosystems.
In the 2021-2022 service year, Massachusetts AmeriCorps members provided 1,591,568 hours of service, which is worth an estimated $47,667,462.
As part of the Serve America Act, National Direct Consultations were established to help increase collaboration and coordination among national service programs, which in turn supports the efficient use of national service funds in each state. Multi-state (also known as National Direct) applicants applying for competitive AmeriCorps funding are required to consult with the state service commission in the states they are applying to place members.
Please complete the National Direct Consultation Form by January 4th, 2023, if you're interested in AmeriCorps competitive grants.
Instructions are located on the first page of the survey. Upon completing this form, you may be contacted for additional information. Contact Suzana Kantardzic, MSA’s Director of AmeriCorps, for more information concerning our National Direct consultation process!
AmeriCorps is a federally-supported, national network of programs that engages nearly 75,000 Americans each year in service to meet critical needs in education, the environment, public safety, homeland security, and other areas. In Massachusetts, there are 2,000 members serving at over 500 host sites each year, where they provide tutoring and mentoring services to children, help individuals and families with legal assistance, lead health education and job readiness workshops, maintain our natural resources and public lands, and much more.
In exchange for their service, AmeriCorps members earn a Segal Education Award of up to $6,895. Here in Massachusetts, most of our programs also provide members with a modest living allowance stipend, comprehensive health care, robust professional development, and more.
Here is a 2023 Zoom recording that covers what national service and its affiliated partners (like MSA!) are. (Password: %7%03CAP)
As the state commission on service and volunteerism, the Massachusetts Service Alliance administers funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service to AmeriCorps state programs in the Commonwealth. In addition, MSA monitors and evaluates the implementation of the Massachusetts AmeriCorps state programs.
Check out this page for individuals interested in becoming an AmeriCorps member!
Check out this page for organizations interested in becoming a partner with AmeriCorps in Massachusetts or hosting members!
Sign up for our alumni list here.
Additionally, feel free to check out AmeriCorps' Alums: Boston Chapter on Facebook, or sign up for their email list.
The Massachusetts Service Alliance is now accepting Concept Proposals for the 2024-25 AmeriCorps Competitive Grant year. Instructions for submitting a Concept Proposal are linked below along with an FAQ describing the grants process. Concept Proposals should be submitted using the link below by September 7th, 2023. Concept Papers are required from all organizations considering launching a NEW AmeriCorps program for the upcoming grant year. For more information, reach out to ACQuestions@mass-service.org. MSA will host a Technical Assistance session to explain the process and answer questions on August 21st at 2 PM. A link to register for the session can be found below.
Instructions:
Registration and Submission Links:
Submit Intent to Apply (Due August 24th)
Watch the TA Session (Password: #M$iH8JS)
We currently have 31 AmeriCorps programs in a variety of focus areas across Massachusetts. View our filterable database here.
