Apply now for Fiscal Year AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants (US)

Deadline: 13-Jan-2027

AmeriCorps is inviting eligible organizations to apply for grants supporting national service and volunteerism through evidence-based and evidence-informed interventions that address community needs across the United States. The programme supports organizations that engage AmeriCorps members in service activities designed to improve lives, strengthen communities, and respond to important social challenges. AmeriCorps is a national service programme that brings people together through service and volunteering to address some of the most pressing challenges facing communities in the United States. The grant opportunity supports organizations that can engage AmeriCorps members in meaningful activities that respond to identified community needs. A key focus is on interventions supported by evidence or informed by evidence. The programme supports national service activities that address community needs through structured interventions. Supported activities should be designed to: AmeriCorps is a national service programme that connects individuals with organizations working to address community challenges. Through service and volunteering, AmeriCorps members work with participating organizations to support communities and improve outcomes in areas of need. The programme provides a structured way for individuals to contribute their time and skills while gaining service experience. Eligible applicants include a broad range of public, nonprofit, educational, and governmental entities.

Eligible organizations include:

Applicants should ensure that their organization falls within one of the eligible categories. AmeriCorps members serve with organizations that are working to improve communities and address identified needs. Members participate in service activities developed and managed by eligible organizations.

Their work can contribute to:

The grant opportunity places emphasis on evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions. Applicants should therefore demonstrate how their proposed service activities are informed by available evidence and how AmeriCorps members will contribute to implementing the proposed approach. The focus on evidence is intended to support service activities that have a clear connection to identified community needs and desired outcomes. AmeriCorps members may receive a living allowance while completing their service. Members may also receive other benefits, including the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award after successfully completing their service. These benefits provide additional support and can help participants pursue education after their service term. Organizations participating in AmeriCorps can use national service to expand their ability to respond to community needs. By engaging AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed activities, organizations can strengthen their capacity to deliver services and support community improvement. The programme brings together organizations and individuals around shared community priorities and national service goals. Applicants should clearly explain how their proposed service programme will address a specific community need.

A strong application should demonstrate:

Applicants should also clearly demonstrate their eligibility as an organization. National service can provide organizations with additional capacity to address community challenges while giving individuals opportunities to contribute through meaningful service. AmeriCorps connects service members with organizations working to improve communities and address pressing needs. Through evidence-based and evidence-informed interventions, participating organizations can focus service efforts on approaches that are connected to demonstrated community needs and desired outcomes. AmeriCorps grants support eligible organizations that engage AmeriCorps members in national service activities designed to address community needs through evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions. AmeriCorps brings people together through national service and volunteering to address pressing challenges, improve lives, and strengthen communities across the United States. Eligible applicants include state governments, Native American tribal governments and organizations, nonprofits, county and city governments, special district governments, public and private higher education institutions, State Service Commissions, and U.S. Territories. Public agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and other eligible governmental entities can participate, provided they meet the programme requirements. AmeriCorps members are individuals who serve with participating organizations to carry out activities that address community needs and contribute to community improvement. The programme focuses on evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions addressing identified community needs. AmeriCorps members may receive a living allowance and other benefits during their service. The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award is an education benefit that members may receive after successfully completing their service. Yes. AmeriCorps members may receive a living allowance along with other benefits while serving. Organizations can engage members in service activities designed to address community needs, improve lives, strengthen communities, and implement evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions. Organizations should demonstrate their eligibility, identify the community need they intend to address, describe their proposed intervention, and explain how AmeriCorps members will contribute to the work and expected outcomes. AmeriCorps grants provide eligible organizations with an opportunity to strengthen national service and volunteerism through evidence-based and evidence-informed interventions addressing community needs. State and tribal governments, nonprofits, local governments, higher education institutions, State Service Commissions, U.S.