§ Federal grant opportunity · AC-08-28-26
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants
AmeriCorps is accepting applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants. The deadline is January 13, 2027 and the published award range is Award amount not published.
Key facts
- Funder
- AmeriCorps
- Application deadline
- January 13, 2027
- Award range
- Award amount not published
- Eligibility
- federally recognized native american tribal governments, other native american tribal organizations, state governments, city or township governments, nonprofits non higher education with 501c3, nonprofits non higher education without 501c3, special district governments, public and state institutions of higher education, county governments, other, private institutions of higher education
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Community Development, Disaster Prevention And Relief, Education, Employment Labor And Training, Environment, Food And Nutrition
- Opportunity number
- AC-08-28-26
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 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.
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 January 13, 2027, allowing time for registration and validation.
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