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Funding at risk

Colorado media reported 2025 DOGE-related federal cuts threatening AmeriCorps funding for Mile High Youth Corps; program was still operating and hiring as of mid-2026 per its own job postings.

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Mile High Youth Corps

Mile High Youth Corps (AmeriCorps, Colorado Youth Corps Association member)

Pays you

$560–$710/wk

Biweekly stipends ranged $1,120-$1,420 across roles/locations in the 2026 season (halved here to weekly); Denver Land Conservation training pay was $1,240/2wks, standard $1,160/2wks

A Colorado AmeriCorps youth corps offering land conservation, YouthBuild construction, and mentoring corpsmember positions in Denver and Colorado Springs, paying a biweekly stipend plus a Segal Education Award.

Term
8 mo
Housing
Not provided
Airfare
Not covered
Education award
$5,177
Age
18–24
Citizenship
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

Deadlines

  • 2026 seasonrolling

    Example term ran April 6 – November 20, 2026 for some positions

    Rolling / no fixed deadline

Verified 9/9/2026 · www.milehighyouthcorps.org