FY26 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nations Grants Opportunity
Summary
AmeriCorps has announced the Fiscal Year 2026 Native Nations Grants opportunity, providing funding to federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations. The application deadline is May 20, 2026.
What changed
AmeriCorps has released the Fiscal Year 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nations Grants opportunity, identified by Funding Opportunity Number AC-03-20-2026. This grant program aims to support organizations that engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based interventions to strengthen communities. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations. The grant is discretionary and falls under categories such as Community Development, Education, and Economic Opportunity.
Organizations interested in applying must submit their applications through Grants.gov by the closing date of May 20, 2026. While the document does not specify award amounts, it indicates that the grant is a "Grant" funding instrument type with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Compliance officers should review the full competition information and resources available on AmeriCorps' website and Grants.gov to understand the application process and requirements.
What to do next
- Review FY 2026 ASN Native Nation Operating NOFO document for detailed requirements.
- Prepare and submit grant application through Grants.gov by May 20, 2026.
- Consult AmeriCorps website for additional competition information and resources.
Source document (simplified)
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nations Grants
Agency: AmeriCorps
Assistance Listings: 94.006 -- AmeriCorps State and National 94.006
Last Updated: March 20, 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 engaging AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities. An AmeriCorps member is 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
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Additional information
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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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| FY2026ASNNativeNationOperatingNOFO.508.pdf | FY 2026 ASN Native Nation Operating NOFO | Mar 20, 2026 01:06 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Full competition information and resources
Closing: May 20, 2026
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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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Program Funding
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Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
AC-03-20-2026
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No 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:
8
Posted date:
March 20, 2026
Archive date:
May 21, 2026
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