Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants
🏛 AmeriCorps
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations that engage AmeriCorps members in community service. Eligible applicants include State Service Commissions and organizations working with states and US territories. Organizations must implement evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities.
Activities include deploying AmeriCorps members to serve with nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations. Members may receive living allowances and other benefits during service. After completing service, members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for higher education or student loan repayment.
Geographic scope covers all 50 states and US territories. Organizations can partner with multiple community-based organizations to expand service reach and impact.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
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
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- AmeriCorps Program Application (standard federal form)
- Project Narrative and Work Plan
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity and Past Performance documentation
- Member support and training plan
- Evaluation plan
Program contact
- 👤 Rebecca Curtis Grantor
- 📧 americorpsgrants@americorps.gov
- 📞 202-815-4986
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 94.006 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$107,194,871
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$79,797,447
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$69,883,505
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$56,578,324
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$54,028,338
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$46,960,043
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$42,667,767
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$37,721,582
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$37,622,754
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$36,475,427
Top States by Funding
- MN 8 awards $288.0M
- CA 8 awards $272.0M
- MA 8 awards $219.5M
- TX 10 awards $181.3M
- NY 8 awards $118.2M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 94.006). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $708,821,003 | |
| 2025 | $520,294,755 | |
| 2026 est. | $520,294,755 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
State Service Commissions and organizations in partnership with states and US territories. Your organization must be able to engage AmeriCorps members in community service.
What types of activities are funded?
Evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions that strengthen communities. Activities typically address pressing social challenges through member service.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is January 13, 2027. Applications must be submitted by this date.
Do I need to provide matching funds?
Yes, cost sharing is required. Verify specific match percentage requirements in the detailed program guidance.
What benefits do AmeriCorps members receive?
Members receive living allowances and other benefits during service. After completion, they earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for higher education costs or student loan repayment.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate that your interventions are evidence-based or evidence-informed. Document the research or evaluation supporting your proposed activities.
- Emphasize community partnership and coordination. Show how you'll work with multiple organizations to maximize member impact and community benefit.
- Plan realistic member recruitment and retention strategies. Include details on how you'll support members throughout their service term.
- Align your proposal with AmeriCorps priorities. Review current national service goals and frame your work within those themes.
- Build in evaluation and outcome measurement. Clearly explain how you'll track member performance and community outcomes.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposing activities without evidence of effectiveness. Weak partnerships or unclear roles with community organizations. Underestimating member support and training needs.
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