AmeriCorps grants
AmeriCorps grants pay nonprofits, schools, tribes and public agencies to run national service programs with AmeriCorps members. Most state grants are made by each state's service commission.
- Open now
- 1
- Upcoming
- 0
- Next deadline
- January 13, 2027
Open and forecast AmeriCorps opportunities
From Grants.gov, soonest deadline first.
- Closes13 JAN
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants
AmeriCorps · Cities and towns, Public colleges, Private colleges, +8 more
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. Amer
Where AmeriCorps grant money went in 2025
Awards from October 2024 to September 2025, from USAspending.gov.
| Program (Assistance Listing) | Awarded |
|---|---|
| AmeriCorps State and National 94.006 94.006 | $399 million |
| AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) 94.011 94.011 | $105 million |
| AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program (SCP) 94.016 94.016 | $51 million |
| AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 94.002 94.002 | $49 million |
| AmeriCorps Volunteers In Service to America 94.013 94.013 | $23 million |
| AmeriCorps State Commissions Support Grant 94.003 | $20 million |
| AmeriCorps Commission Investment Fund 94.008 94.008 | $10 million |
| AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund 94.021 94.021 | $7.4 million |
| Recipient | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Reading & Math, INC. | $27 million |
| City Year, INC. | $19 million |
| The Corps Network | $18 million |
| Public Allies INC | $13 million |
| Conservation Legacy | $10 million |
| National Lead for America INC | $10 million |
| Montana Conservation Corps, INC. | $7.7 million |
| The St. Bernard Project, INC | $3.8 million |
Questions
When is the next AmeriCorps grant deadline?
The next deadline is January 13, 2027 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants.
How do I apply for an AmeriCorps grant?
Register your organization in SAM.gov to get a Unique Entity ID, create a Grants.gov account, then find the opportunity and submit before its deadline. Some agencies finish the application in their own system, such as JustGrants, eRA Commons or Research.gov.
Can individuals get AmeriCorps grants?
Rarely. Federal grants go mostly to organizations: nonprofits, local governments, tribes, schools, colleges and, in research programs, small businesses. Help for individuals usually comes through state and local agencies.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.