Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation

What Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation does

The Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation (DSCI) is a state government agency established in 2023 by Governor Wes Moore through the SERVE Act, making Maryland the first state to launch a public service year program for high school graduates. The department connects adults aged 18 and older with paid service opportunities across the state, operating two principal programs: the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Program and AmeriCorps Maryland. DSCI serves multiple stakeholder groups — individual service members seeking career development, education awards, and living stipends, plus a network of more than 200 Host Site Partners spanning nonprofits, government agencies, for-profit businesses, and educational institutions. As of 2025 the program has produced 700+ alumni, launched three consecutive annual cohorts, and reached all 24 Maryland jurisdictions.

DSCI's operational technology is narrow: member and partner applications, nominations, and matching are handled through the BuildWithIN online platform, which functions as critical infrastructure for the Maryland Corps workflow. No proprietary technology platforms, AI systems, or software products are disclosed in available sources. The department maintains an active social media presence under the @MarylandServes brand across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Threads, and relies on the Governor's press office for earned media.

DSCI is funded entirely through government sources — Maryland state budget appropriations for the Maryland Corps program and federal AmeriCorps grants routed through the Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism (GCOSV). The department does not charge participants; members receive living stipends and Segal Education Awards. AmeriCorps funding flows through subgrantee relationships with implementation partners including ASTAR, Civic Works, City Teaching Alliance, Community Art Collaborative (MICA), ShoreCorps, Teach For America Maryland, and others. The GCOSV reviews and approves all AmeriCorps state funding allocations and develops the three-year strategic plan for service in Maryland.

Name

Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation

Legal name

Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation

Website

https://dsci.maryland.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation is a state agency that connects adults aged 18+ with paid service opportunities across Maryland through the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Program and AmeriCorps Maryland, serving individuals, nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Public Service Programs

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDADAHAD

Grantmaking Agencies & Education Program Grants Administration

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Funding, Grants & Financial Aid Administration

Keywords

• National service programs
• Public service year
• AmeriCorps state administration
• Workforce development programs
• State grantmaking services

Headquarters

HQ city

Annapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State Government Funding: DSCI is a Maryland state government department funded through state budgetary appropriations. It administers state service programs including the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option.
2. Federal AmeriCorps Grants: DSCI receives and administers federal AmeriCorps funding through the Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism (GCOSV). This includes formula and competitive operational grants and planning grants to subgrantee organizations across Maryland.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DSCI administers state-level public service programs that connect Maryland residents aged 18+ with paid service opportunities at nonprofit, government, and business host sites. Its two main programs are the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Program (a first-in-the-nation public service year launched under the 2023 SERVE Act) and AmeriCorps Maryland (federal national service program funding and administration). Members receive mentorship, training, living stipends, and Segal Education Awards, while host sites gain grant-funded capacity.

Product overview

The Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation (DSCI) operates two main programs: the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Program and AmeriCorps Maryland. The Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Program, launched under the SERVE Act in 2023, is a first-in-the-nation public service year program that connects residents 18+ with host site partners including nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses. AmeriCorps Maryland provides national service opportunities and funding to organizations that address critical community needs. DSCI also oversees two advisory boards—the Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism (GCOSV) and the Maryland Corps Advisory Board—that provide governance, funding approval, and strategic guidance for these programs.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Program A first-in-the-nation public service year program created by Maryland's SERVE Act of 2023 that empowers Maryland residents aged 18 and older to serve their communities full-time while building professional skills. Members are matched with Host Site Partners (nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses) and receive mentorship, training, networking support, living stipends, and Segal Education Awards.
• AmeriCorps Maryland A statewide national service program administered by DSCI under the Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism, providing federal AmeriCorps funding (formula and competitive operational grants and planning grants) to subgrantee organizations across Maryland. Members serve full- or part-time with host organizations and receive living stipends and Segal Education Awards.

Quantifiable outcome

• All 24 Maryland Jurisdictions served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• BuildWithINcoreTechnology or IntegrationBuildWithIN is the online application and management platform used by DSCI for the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Program. It handles member and partner applications, nominations, and matching between members and host sites. This platform is critical infrastructure for program operations.
• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeriCorps is the federal national service agency that provides funding and programmatic framework for AmeriCorps Maryland programs administered by DSCI. The partnership enables DSCI to operate state-level AmeriCorps programming and access federal service funding.
• Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism (GCOSV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCOSV reviews and approves all AmeriCorps State funding in Maryland, serves as ambassadors for service and volunteerism, applies for federal and state funding, and develops the three-year strategic plan for service in Maryland. The commission oversees Maryland's AmeriCorps programs in accordance with the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993.
• ASTAR (Frostburg State University)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerASTAR (Appalachian Service Through Action and Resources) focuses on providing direct services to meet community needs statewide, including educational programming, health and wellness initiatives, drug awareness education, senior programming, food pantries, and community gardens.
• Civic WorksmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivic Works strengthens Baltimore communities through education, skills development, and community service. AmeriCorps members tutor students, grow healthy food, create outdoor community spaces, and help older adults age in place.
• City Teaching AlliancemajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCity Teaching Alliance prepares long-term teachers in Baltimore City, improving academic and social-emotional skills for nearly 4,000 students in under-resourced schools.
• Community Art Collaborative (MICA)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommunity Art Collaborative engages over 600 K-12 youth in community-based arts programming through partnerships with nonprofit organizations, schools, museums, and community centers across Baltimore City.
• Community Mediation MarylandminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommunity Mediation Maryland's AmeriCorps Program engages the community to actualize social change and increase mediations for those who live, work, or attend school in Maryland.
• Digital Harbor FoundationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Harbor Navigators Program leverages AmeriCorps members to help Baltimore City residents access important services and tools through technology including city services, telemedicine, online education, and remote work opportunities.
• Equity Now / Legends Charter SchoolminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEquity Now Fellows provide academic and social-emotional support to approximately 900 students at Legends Charter School in Lanham, MD.
• Improve Your TomorrowminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIYT Mentors lead student development workshops including college advising, civic engagement, character education, and life skills across Maryland programs.
• LAYCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLAYC programs address multiple needs of youth and families through opportunities in academics, arts and recreation, job readiness, safe housing, and health and wellness.
• Sewa InternationalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSewa International provides homework help, English-language support, and wellness assistance to middle school students in Montgomery County.
• ShoreCorps (Salisbury University)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerShoreCorps partners with over 25 agencies on Maryland's Eastern Shore to expand their reach and capacity through service, offering opportunities with nonprofits, government agencies, and schools.
• Teach For America MarylandmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTeach For America Maryland places educators in Baltimore City schools to increase academic achievement through a full-time, paid, two-year leadership role in under-resourced K-12 schools.
• The Choice Program at UMBCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Choice Program within UMBC provides mentoring, enrichment, education, and workforce development services to youth and families in Baltimore City and surrounding counties.
• YES! Youth Educational ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerYES! provides academic enrichment, arts and cultural programming, wellness activities, and service-learning opportunities for students in the Park Heights community of Baltimore.
• Project CHANGEminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject CHANGE mentors and coaches students in high-need areas of Montgomery County to strengthen social-emotional skills and attitudes.
• Maryland Corps Advisory BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Maryland Corps Advisory Board provides strategic direction and support to the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option programs. Appointed by the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker, the board includes sector experts, government representatives, industry leaders, and alumni.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MarylandServes/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/marylandserves
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maryland-department-of-service-and-civic-innovation
• Instagraminstagram.com/marylandserves

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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