§ Federal grant opportunity · AC-08-20-2026
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition
AmeriCorps is accepting applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition. The deadline is October 20, 2026 and the published award range is Award amount not published.
Key facts
- Funder
- AmeriCorps
- Application deadline
- October 20, 2026
- Award range
- Award amount not published
- Eligibility
- State Service Commission and/or States and US TerritoriesFor the category of private institutions of higher education, only non-profit institutions of higher education are eligible.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Community Development, Consumer Protection, Disaster Relief, Education, Workforce Development, Environment, Food Security, Health, Housing, Human Services, Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification), Transportation
- Opportunity number
- AC-08-20-2026
Program overview
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 and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities and those serving. AmeriCorps helps make service a cornerstone of our national culture. This funding announcement is an opportunity for communities to apply for funding to engage adults ages 55 and older in tackling the community’s most pressing needs through the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program. This is an open competition across all states and territories.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from AmeriCorps.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before October 20, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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