Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants

AmeriCorps is accepting applications until January 13, 2027. Cost sharing is required.

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Key facts

Opportunity number: AC-08-28-26
Status: Posted, open
Posted: August 28, 2026
Closes: January 13, 2027
Cost sharing: Required
Funding instrument: Grant
Category: Community Development, Disaster Prevention and Relief, Education, Employment, Labor and Training, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Housing, Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Assistance listing: 94.006 AmeriCorps State and National 94.006
Contact: Rebecca Curtis Grantor · [email protected] · 202-815-4986

Who can apply

Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
State governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

State Service Commission and/or States and US Territories

What the agency says

AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. AmeriCorps brings people together to tackle some of the country’s most pressing challenges through national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps members serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities and those serving. AmeriCorps grants are awarded to eligible organizations that engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities. An AmeriCorps member is a person who does community service through AmeriCorps. Members may receive a living allowance and other benefits. After successful completion of their service, members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award they can use to pay for higher education expenses or apply to qualified student loans.

The notice on Grants.gov Full announcement

All grants open to Private colleges and universities · All grants open to Public colleges and universities · All grants open to State governments · Everything closing in January 2027

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