Learn and Serve America (LSA) is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) that supports service-learning in K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and community-based organizations. Serve DC will provide LSA grants support and administer the funding provided through federal funds from CNCS. District and federal rules and regulations regarding the appropriate use of grant funding apply. In addition to providing grant funding, Serve DC provides oversight and technical support to sub-grantee programs. Oversight includes monitoring, conducting informal site visits and desk audits, fiscal monitoring, and reviewing reporting requirements. Serve DC provides support to sub-grantees which includes project coordinator trainings, meetings, and one-on-one technical assistance.

Amounts of Grants:
The grant amount will vary by circumstance, need and service-learning program model.  Serve DC has $28,000 available for funding and will award grants up to $14,000 to K-12 public schools in partnership with at least one organization.

Request for Applications*.

Please also take time to read the Notice of Funding Availability Announcement* and read the Frequently Asked Questions*. For additional questions, please contact Kristen Henry at (202) 727-8003.