AC-01-31-26: Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants (AC-08-28-26). Status: Closes January 13, 2027 (67 days left). It is in our archive of AmeriCorps notices from 2026.
AmeriCorps offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. Applications closed on March 31, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 30, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC-08-28-26 | August 28, 2026 | Closes January 13, 2027 (67 days left) | Open |
| AC-08-20-24 | August 20, 2024 | Closed January 23, 2025 | Closed |
| AC-08-18-23 | August 18, 2023 | Closed January 4, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 31, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 30, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 10 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
State Service Commission and/or States and US Territories
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (74% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
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 has won AmeriCorps State and National 94.006 grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, AmeriCorps State and National 94.006 (94.006) awarded $2.8 billion across 614 grant awards, an average of $4.6 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serveminnesota | Minnesota | 7 | $238 million |
| Governors Office of Planning & Research | California | 7 | $161 million |
| The Onestar National Service Commission, Inc. | Texas | 10 | $141 million |
| New York State Commission on National & Community Service | New York | 9 | $96.8 million |
| Governor Office of Service & Community Engagement | California | 5 | $93.7 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, AC-08-28-26, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is AC-01-31-26 still open?
No. It closed on March 31, 2026. A newer notice is open: AC-08-28-26, closes January 13, 2027 (67 days left).
Who can apply for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants?
AmeriCorps accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants?
Closed March 31, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won AmeriCorps State and National 94.006 grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Serveminnesota, Governors Office of Planning & Research, The Onestar National Service Commission, Inc. The program made 614 awards worth $2.8 billion in that time.
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