OpenFederal grantAC-08-28-26

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants

AmeriCorpsCloses Jan 13, 2027(92 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal AmeriCorps grant for organizations that want to host AmeriCorps members delivering evidence-based service programs in education, environment, health, workforce, or community development. It is for governments, tribes, nonprofits, and higher education institutions, and it requires cost sharing. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, should not apply at all.

Best for
State service commissions and state/territorial governments, Local, county, city, and special district governments, 501(c)(3) and other nonprofits, Federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations, Public and private institutions of higher education
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, including sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Retail, finance, or real estate companies, Organizations that cannot cover cost sharing
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education)
63
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
63
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
53
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationCurrently accepting applications
50
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Operating support, Hiring, Training, Technical assistance
Who can apply
State and local governments, Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, Tribal governments and organizations, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is January 13, 2027.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include state service commissions and state/territorial governments, local and county governments, special district governments, federally recognized tribes and other tribal organizations, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, and public or private institutions of higher education. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only governments, nonprofits, tribes, and institutions of higher education may apply, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC is not eligible.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status may both apply, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.

Summary

AmeriCorps State and National competitive grants fund organizations to engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based community service programs addressing education, environment, health, economic opportunity and other pressing needs. Eligible applicants include state service commissions, state/territorial governments, local governments, tribes, and nonprofits; members receive living allowances and,

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

State Service Commission and/or States and US Territories

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Community development
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Health
  • Workforce

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