Montana Organizations receive AmeriCorps grant awards
Over 100 AmeriCorps members to address community needs through service
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News from Governor’s Office of Community Service
HELENA — The Governor’s Office of Community Service announced that Montana has received $2,893,856 in funding from AmeriCorps. The total funding amount is granted to the Montana Commission on Community Service, the Governor-appointed State Service Commission, which in turn awards the grants to nonprofit organizations and public agencies across the state.
“From promoting our treasured natural resources and beloved landscapes to creating greater opportunity for all Montanans, our AmeriCorps members get things done,” said Sarah R. Sadowski, Governor’s Office of Community Service Director. “Their service strengthens the fabric of the communities across our state and supports individuals achieving their full potential.”
This funding provides $2,753,856 to five organizations to support 110 AmeriCorps members serving throughout the state. Additionally, two more organizations have been awarded funds for planning grants.
— Big Sky Watershed Corps, Montana Conservation Corps, Inc., $1,149,770
— Justice for Montanans Project, Montana Legal Services Association, $596,126
— Fish, Wildlife, and Parks AmeriCorps, Montana Dept. of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, $403,184
— AgCorps AmeriCorps, Montana Dept. of Agriculture (MDA), $352,786
— Montana Office of Rural Health and Area Health Education Center, $251,990
Planning Grants:
— Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement, $100,000
— Montana State Library, $40,000
In addition, AmeriCorps will make available $813,450 in Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for AmeriCorps members serving under these grants. After successfully completing a full term of service, AmeriCorps members receive an Ed Award up to $7,395 to repay qualified student loans and current educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs.
Since 1994, more than 11,000 Montana residents have served more than 11 million hours and have earned Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards totaling more than $28.5 million. Across the country, AmeriCorps engages more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors in service annually with nonprofit, faith-based, and community organizations in more than 35,000 communities.
AmeriCorps is a federal agency that improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through national service and community volunteering. For more information, visit: www.AmeriCorps.gov.
The Governor’s Office of Community Service expands and promotes national service and community volunteerism in Montana. Visit: serve.mt.gov.
