The Service Starts At Home Act creates two federal grant programs to encourage young people to engage in public service. First, it establishes a $50 million annual grant program (2026-2030) to support paid internships for high school and college students in local government offices, with funding going to states and local government units that identify opportunities and cover intern wages while providing flexible schedules and accommodations for childcare or transportation needs. Second, it creates a $100 million annual scholarship program (2026-2030) that rewards high school seniors and college students with $1,000 to $3,000 scholarships based on completing at least 100 hours of volunteer work annually, with scholarships renewable for up to four years of college. The bill also directs the Department of Education to recognize schools and educational institutions for their community service achievements, and reserves up to 20 percent of scholarship funding for a federal supplemental program targeting students who don't receive state scholarships.
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