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
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.