AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants
Summary
AmeriCorps announced FY 2026 funding for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service projects through Assistance Listing 94.014. Grant awards range from $100,000 to $500,000 with an April 30, 2026 application deadline. Eligible applicants include tribal governments, county/city governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions.
What changed
AmeriCorps posted Funding Opportunity Number AC-04-01-2026 for MLK Day of Service grants under CFDA 94.014. The program supports projects that mobilize Americans for the MLK federal holiday as a day of service and encourage long-term community service commitments. Award range is $100,000 (minimum) to $500,000 (maximum), with $100,000 in expected total program funding available.
Eligible applicants must submit applications by April 30, 2026 through www.grants.gov. Required documentation includes the FY26-MLK-Day-Notice.pdf (NOFO). Applicants include federally recognized tribal governments, county/city governments, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, and public/private institutions of higher education. State Service Commissions are also eligible. Contact DaysofService@americorps.gov for questions.
What to do next
- Review eligibility requirements and organizational qualifications before applying
- Download and complete the FY26-MLK-Day-Notice application package from Grants.gov
- Submit complete application through Grants.gov by April 30, 2026
Source document (simplified)
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Agency: AmeriCorps
Assistance Listings: 94.014 -- AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants 94.014
Last Updated: April 1, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Other
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
Others include State Service Commissions
Grantor contact information
Description
Competition Inbox
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FY26-MLK-Day-Notice.pdf | 94.014 MLK.DayofService.NOFO | Apr 1, 2026 06:06 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Full Competition information and resources
Closing: April 30, 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
$--
Program Funding
--
Expected awards
$100,000
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
AC-04-01-2026
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Disaster prevention and relief
Education
Environment
Food and nutrition
Health
Housing
Other
Category Explanation:
Economic Opportunity; Veterans and Military Families
History
Version:
12
Posted date:
April 1, 2026
Archive date:
May 1, 2026
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