What is AmeriCorps?
What is AmeriCorps? Our Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.
Focus Areas
Disaster Services - Helping individuals and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters.
Economic Opportunities - Improving the economic condition of economically disadvantaged people.
Education - Supporting students and schools and improving educational outcomes.
Environmental Stewardship - Connecting people to the outdoors, supporting science-based conservation, increasing renewable energy use and improving the environment.
Healthy Futures - Meeting community health care needs and strengthening the public health workforce.
Veterans and Military Families - Supporting veterans and their families.

Eligible Organizations
The following organizations are eligible to apply for AmeriCorps grant funding:
- Not-for-profit or community-based organizations (must be 501(c)(3))
- Public agencies
- Local governments
- Educational institutions
- Labor organizations
- Indian Tribes
Serving in AmeriCorps
To become an AmeriCorps member, an individual must:
1. Be at least 17 years of age.*
2. Have a high school diploma or equivalent.*
3. Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
*Some exceptions apply. See § 2522.200 for more details.
While serving, AmeriCorps members' benefits may include:
- Living allowance
- Segal Education Award
- Health care coverage
- Child care assistance
- Mental health assistance
- Student loan deferment
- Professional development training
- Networking and career opportunities
Contact NYS Commission on National and Community Service
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New York State Commission on National & Community Service
52 Washington Street
North Building - Suite 235
Rensselaer, NY 12144