FY2026 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants Listing
Summary
AmeriCorps has announced the Fiscal Year 2026 State and National Competitive Grants, providing funding opportunities for eligible organizations to engage AmeriCorps members in community service. The application deadline is March 31, 2026.
What changed
AmeriCorps has released its Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY2026 State and National Competitive Grants, identified by Assistance Listing 94.006. This announcement details the program's mission to improve lives and strengthen communities through service and volunteerism, outlining eligibility criteria for various types of organizations including nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities. The funding opportunity number is AC-01-31-26.
Eligible organizations must submit applications through Grants.gov by the closing date of March 31, 2026. Applicants should note that a cost sharing or matching requirement is in effect. The grants are discretionary and fall under categories such as Community Development, Education, and Employment, Labor, and Training, with a focus on Economic Opportunity and Veterans and Military Families. Organizations are encouraged to review the full competition information and resources available on the AmeriCorps website.
What to do next
- Review FY2026 AmeriCorps State and National Notice of Funding Opportunity
- Prepare and submit grant applications via Grants.gov by March 31, 2026
- Ensure compliance with cost sharing or matching requirements
Source document (simplified)
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants
Agency: AmeriCorps
Assistance Listings: 94.006 -- AmeriCorps State and National 94.006
Last Updated: January 30, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
Government
- County governments
- Special district governments
- State governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
State Service Commission and/or States and US Territories
Grantor contact information
Description
americorpsgrants@americorps.gov
Competition Inbox
americorpsgrants@americorps.gov
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| 2026-AmeriCorps-State-and-National-Notice-of-Funding-Opportunity.pdf | FY2026 AmeriCorps State and National Notice of Funding Opportunity | Jan 30, 2026 10:33 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Full competition information and resources
Closing: March 31, 2026
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
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Expected awards
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Funding opportunity number:
AC-01-31-26
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Community development
Disaster prevention and relief
Education
Employment labor and training
Environment
Food and nutrition
Health
Housing
Other
Category Explanation:
Economic Opportunity; Veterans and Military Families
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
January 30, 2026
Archive date:
April 30, 2026
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