Programs

ServeMinnesota provides AmeriCorps grants to organizations across the state that focus on a wide variety of issues, including educational achievement, economic opportunity and environmental protection. Here are the programs currently serving Minnesota communities:

Program	Summary	Service Area
AmeriCorps LEAP Initiative	Be an advocate, coach and champion for young children. Provide support for early childhood school readiness.	Southern Minnesota
City of Lakes AmeriCorps	Provide tutoring support to middle school English Language Learners.	Minneapolis Public Schools
College Possible	Help low-income high school students and college age students gain access to college and graduate with a degree.	Serves college students throughout the state of Minnesota
Community Technology Empowerment Project	Provide technology outreach to bridge the digital divide for underserved community members. Help youth and adults use technology to access civic, educational and economic opportunities.	Twin Cities Metropolitan area
Conservation Corps Minnesota	Engage young adults in natural resource management and renewable energy activities. Provide youth development activities through environmental conservation projects.	Multiple sites throughout Minnesota
Green and Healthy Homes Corps	Help prevent lead exposure for children and weatherize homes for greater energy efficiency. Provide outreach, education and interventions to low-income families regarding green, healthy homes.	Twin Cities Metropolitan area
Minnesota Alliance With Youth Promise Fellows	Prevent students from dropping out of school by providing academic and social support.	Multiple sites throughout Minnesota
Minnesota GreenCorps	Improve the environment through green projects. Provide education and promotion of “green living” strategies including community gardens, composting at schools, and energy reduction.	Multiple sites throughout Minnesota
Minnesota Math Corps	Apply your skills to help children succeed in math. Provide math tutoring for students in grades 4-8.	Saint Cloud, Twin Cities and the Saint Croix River Education District
Minnesota Opportunity Corps	Assist individuals with economic barriers to become more self-sufficient.	The 9-county metro area (Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington)
Minnesota Reading Corps	Be part of a proven program that helps children learn to read. Provide targeted literacy tutoring support to struggling readers, age 3 to grade 3.	More than 400 preschool and elementary school sites throughout Minnesota
True North AmeriCorps	Make a real difference in the life of a child. Provide tutoring, mentoring and after-school activities.	Duluth and throughout Northeastern Minnesota
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity	Build, rehab and repair homes in partnership with community volunteers and low-income families. Provide education and supportive services for children, youth and their families.	Twin Cities Metropolitan area