AmeriCorps State and National funding supports organizations that engage members in national service to strengthen communities, address social challenges, and foster civic engagement across the United States. The program provides grants to organizations that implement evidence-based interventions across areas such as education, health, environment, veterans’ services, and workforce development, while offering AmeriCorps members living allowances, education awards, and skill-building opportunities.
Overview
AmeriCorps State and National grants enable organizations to:
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Mobilize AmeriCorps members to serve communities in need
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Address pressing social challenges through evidence-informed programs
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Foster civic engagement and volunteering
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Strengthen community resilience, workforce readiness, and public safety
Funding supports interventions in Community Development, Disaster Relief, Education, Employment and Training, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, and Housing.
Key Priorities
AmeriCorps prioritizes funding for programs that:
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Serve faith-based organizations and communities with concentrated poverty, rural, or tribal populations
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Deliver high-quality youth mental health and substance use recovery services, preparing members for behavioral health careers
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Improve quality of life for veterans, active-duty military members, and families
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Expand public safety and crime prevention initiatives, including partnerships with law enforcement
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Enhance outdoor recreation, public land maintenance, wildfire mitigation, and sustainable forest management
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Provide workforce pathways through pre-apprenticeships, certifications, and training programs
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Strengthen families through parenting education and healthy relationship skills
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Engage formerly incarcerated or at-risk youth in service opportunities
Funding Details
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Funding Request Amount: $25,000 per eligible organization
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AmeriCorps members receive:
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Living allowance during service
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Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to pay for higher education or repay student loans
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Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants include:
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Indian Tribes and tribal organizations authorized by federally recognized Tribes
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Institutions of higher education
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Local governments including school districts
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Nonprofit organizations
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State Service Commissions, states, and U.S. Territories
Tribal applicants must provide documentation showing authorization or control by a federally recognized Tribe, such as Tribal Council resolutions or formal authorizations naming the applying entity.
How the Program Works
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Organizations Apply for Funding: Submit proposals aligned with AmeriCorps priorities
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Members Serve Communities: AmeriCorps members perform service through funded programs
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Skill Development & Education: Members gain professional skills, civic engagement experience, and education awards
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Program Evaluation: Funded programs demonstrate measurable community impact and effectiveness
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Sustained Community Benefits: Programs aim to create long-term social, economic, and environmental improvements
Benefits of Participation
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For Members: Living allowance, Segal Education Award, professional skill-building, civic engagement experience
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For Communities: Access to structured interventions in education, health, environment, veterans’ services, and more
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For Organizations: Capacity-building, workforce development, and national recognition for service initiatives
Tips for Applicants
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Align your proposal with AmeriCorps’ priority focus areas
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Highlight measurable community impact and outcomes
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Demonstrate a plan for member training, supervision, and support
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Include documentation for tribal entities or partnerships where applicable
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Ensure programs are evidence-based or evidence-informed
FAQ
1. What is an AmeriCorps member?
An individual serving in a community through an AmeriCorps-supported program, eligible for a living allowance and education award.
2. Who can apply for AmeriCorps funding?
Eligible applicants include Indian Tribes, local governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, states, and U.S. Territories.
3. How much funding is available?
Funding requests are typically $25,000 per organization under this opportunity.
4. Can tribal organizations apply?
Yes, provided they are authorized by a federally recognized Tribe and submit appropriate documentation.
5. What benefits do members receive?
Members receive a living allowance during service and a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion.
6. What types of programs are prioritized?
Programs addressing mental health, substance use recovery, veterans’ support, public safety, workforce development, and environmental stewardship are prioritized.
7. How does AmeriCorps measure success?
Success is measured through community impact, member development, program outcomes, and long-term social improvements.
Conclusion
AmeriCorps State and National funding empowers organizations to mobilize members in service, strengthen communities, and address critical social challenges nationwide. By providing resources, training, and support, AmeriCorps fosters lasting civic engagement, workforce readiness, and measurable community impact.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
