AmeriCorps completed the Fiscal Year 2023 Days of Service grant competition, resulting in 17 awards to organizations based in 11 states and territories across the nation. These grants, totaling $3 million will support Days of Service events across the country that will engage approximately 84,000 community volunteers.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
On Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service, Americans across the country come together make local communities more equitable and take action to create the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream.
September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance
On September 11th and throughout the year, volunteer projects honor those who serve our country and join with them to address the needs of their local communities and rekindle the spirit of unity and service that swept the nation after that tragic day.
| Day of Service | State | City | Organization | Program | Funds Awarded | Anticipated Community Volunteers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service | DC | Washington | Youth Service America | National Days of Service Lead Agencies 2023-2025 - MLK | $115,000 | 23,000 | New |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service | DC | Washington | Arc of the United States | The Arc US: MLK Day of Service | $246,838 | 700 | New |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service | GA | Augusta | United Way Of The CSRA Inc. | Personal Essential Care Kits for Homeless | $19,311 | 50 | Continuation |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service | MD | Rockville | Montgomery County, MD | Montgomery County MLK | $100,000 | 4,500 | New |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service | MO | St Louis | The Center for Citizen Leadership - DBA The Mission Continues | The Mission Continues MLK Jr. National Day of Service | $72,183 | 1,500 | Continuation |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service | NC | Charlotte | Samaritan's Feet International | Samaritan's Feet MLK Day of Service 2021 | $200,000 | 1,400 | Continuation |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service | NJ | Edison | Literacy New Jersey | Literacy New Jersey Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service | $100,000 | 450 | New |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service | WA | Spokane | New Stories | MLK Day of Service | $200,000 | 50,000 in person and virtual | New |
| September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance | CA | Irvine | My Good Deed | My Good Deed | $499,976 | 3,500 youth in person, 500 military veterans in person, 25,000 youth volunteers online | New |
| September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance | CA | Irvine | My Good Deed | 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance Volunteer Engagement | $513,220 | 8,000 | Continuation |
| September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance | DC | Washington | Arc of The United States, Inc., The | The Arc of the United States II | $178,299 | 400 | Continuation |
| September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance | GA | Atlanta | Habitat for Humanity International | Habitat for Humanity 9/11 Day of Service | $199,990 | 2,000 | New |
| September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance | MA | Boston | Global Youth Justice, Inc. | USA Youth Justice Volunteer Recruitment Campaign | $134,808 | 5,000 | Continuation |
| September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance | MI | Lansing | Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity | September 11 Day of Service and Remembrance Project for Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity | $178,802 | 5,000 | New |
| September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance | MO | Columbia | University of Missouri System | Missouri 4-H Day of Service September 11, 2021 | $80,985 | 900 | Continuation |
| September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance | NC | Kinston | Greene Lamp Inc. | Greene Lamp Day of Service | $200,000 | 300 | Continuation |
| September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance | VA | Alexandria | United Way Worldwide | United Way Worldwide 9/11 DOS | $148,732 | 2,850 | Continuation |