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.
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants
AmeriCorps · Opportunity number AC-08-28-26
Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | AC-08-28-26 |
|---|---|
| Agency | AmeriCorps |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 94.006 |
| Posted | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Deadline | Jan 13, 2027 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Community development |
| Last updated here | Oct 15, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- State governments
- City or township governments
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Special district governments
- Public and state colleges and universities
- County governments
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
- Private colleges and universities
Who should take a closer look
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- 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
State Service Commission and/or States and US Territories
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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