AC-04-01-2026: Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of AmeriCorps notices from 2026.
AmeriCorps offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $100,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. Applications closed on April 30, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 1, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$100,000
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | April 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 30, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 1, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 9 applicant types the notice lists
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- 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)
Others include State Service Commissions
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants 94.014 awards averaged $222,055; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (87% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service projects mobilize Americans to observe the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday as a day of service in communities, to encourage those who serve on this holiday to make a long-term commitment to community service, and to bring people together to focus on service to others and help address community issues.
Who has won AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants 94.014 grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants 94.014 (94.014) awarded $5.8 million across 26 grant awards, an average of $222,055 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The ARC of the United States, Inc. | District of Columbia | 3 | $1.2 million |
| New Stories | Washington | 2 | $750,000 |
| Engagenj a NJ Nonprofit Corporation | New Jersey | 1 | $746,530 |
| Literacy New Jersey Inc | New Jersey | 3 | $440,472 |
| Montgomery County, Maryland | Maryland | 3 | $432,901 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is AC-04-01-2026 still open?
No. It closed on April 30, 2026.
Who can apply for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service?
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 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service?
Closed April 30, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $500,000 each.
Who has won AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants 94.014 grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The ARC of the United States, Inc., New Stories, Engagenj a NJ Nonprofit Corporation. The program made 26 awards worth $5.8 million in that time.
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