Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants
Open. Closes January 13, 2027, 83 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by AmeriCorps, opportunity number AC-08-28-26.
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Notice facts
| Agency | AmeriCorps |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | AC-08-28-26 |
| Assistance listing | 94.006 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Community Development, Disaster Prevention and Relief, Education, Employment, Labor and Training, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Housing, Other |
| Posted | August 28, 2026 |
| Closes | January 13, 2027 |
| Award range | Not stated |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Total program funding | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching | Required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) County governments Public and state controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments Others (see the notice's eligibility text) Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: State Service Commission and/or States and US Territories |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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…
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