Service Sites:

• K-12 Public Schools
• Ocean Beach Park and Green Harbor Beach in New London

Service Areas:

• Groton, New London, Norwich, Waterford

Number of Member Positions & Types:

• 10 Full-Time (1,700-hour) Member Positions

Member Benefits:

• Full-Time Service Opportunities, Living Allowance, Health Insurance, Childcare Assistance, Education Award

Contact Information:

(860) 535-9362

bnelson@nessf.org

Grant Deliverables: The New England Science & Sailing Foundation will have 10 AmeriCorps members who will provide STEM-based programs, classroom and field support, and social-emotional learning support to students in grades pre-K through 12 in Connecticut with a primary focus in Groton, New London, Norwich and Waterford. New England Science & Sailing SEA AmeriCorps members serve to provide students with additional support, mentoring and tutoring during the academic school day. They also design and implement STEM-based, extended learning and summer programs utilizing marine science, adventure sports, and sailing as the educational platform. At the end of the program year, the AmeriCorps members will be responsible for 200 students' improved academic engagement and social-emotional skills growth.

Grantee Organization: New England Science & Sailing

AmeriCorps State Federal Award: $270,000

Local Match Investment: $108,000

Match Source(s): State/local school funding; private donations

Award Context - 2024-2025 AmeriCorps Connecticut Program Grants: Serve Connecticut is pleased to announce that the following eight AmeriCorps Connecticut programs have been awarded over $3.69 million to engage 335 AmeriCorps members in service across our state!