Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service projects mobilize Americans to observe the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday as a day of service in communities, to encourage those who serve on this holiday to make a long-term commitment to community service, and to bring people together to focus on service to others and help address community issues.
Closed on Apr 30, 2026
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
AmeriCorps · Opportunity number AC-04-01-2026
Details summarized from the official notice as of May 1, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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This opportunity is closed as of Apr 30, 2026.
It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.
Key facts
| Opportunity number | AC-04-01-2026 |
|---|---|
| Agency | AmeriCorps |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 94.014 |
| Posted | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Deadline | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Disaster prevention and relief |
| Last updated here | May 1, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- County governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- City or township governments
- Private colleges and universities
- Public and state colleges and universities
Who should take a closer look
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- State governments
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
Others include State Service Commissions
Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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