AmeriCorps State Commissions Support Grant (94.003)
AmeriCorps State Commissions Support Grant (Assistance Listing 94.003) is run by the Corporation for National and Community Service. It awarded $113 million in 158 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $715,227 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $395,715. Half of the 158 awards fell between $295,000 and $1.1 million, and they ranged from $35,461 to $3.2 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$113 million
- Grant awards158
- Typical award$395,715
- Awarded in FY 2025$19.5 million
- Size rank777 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $17.8 million in fiscal 2021 to $19.5 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 777th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 49% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 52 states and territories.
What the program funds
To develop a State plan, to assist States in the application process, and to provide oversight of funded AmeriCorps programs within each State. The funds enable States to form a 15 to 25 member, independent, bipartisan commission appointed by a governor to implement service programs in their State.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Only State Service Commissions are eligible to apply.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Funds are used to operate a commission to oversee service programs. Restrictions on use of funds are described in program’s Application Instructions. Use of funds must be consistent with funded application, and are subject to AmeriCorps' grants administration laws, regulations and policies. Applications are limited to State Service Commissions (or approved alternative administrative entities) or partnerships/consortia of State Service Commissions.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. See program’s Application Instructions.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Range may vary based on annual appropriations and population based formulas. Range has been from $250,000 to $755,810 over the course of the program.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, AmeriCorps State Commissions Support Grant (94.003) awarded $113 million across 158 grant awards, an average of $715,227 per award.
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to state and local governments.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 158 | $113 million | 100% |
By state
51 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $5.4 million |
| Texas | 3 | $4.6 million |
| Florida | 3 | $3.9 million |
| New York | 3 | $3.5 million |
| Illinois | 4 | $2.9 million |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $2.9 million |
| Ohio | 3 | $2.9 million |
| Georgia | 3 | $2.8 million |
| North Carolina | 3 | $2.8 million |
| Michigan | 3 | $2.7 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $2.6 million |
| New Jersey | 3 | $2.5 million |
| Washington | 3 | $2.5 million |
| Arizona | 3 | $2.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $2.4 million |
| Missouri | 3 | $2.3 million |
| Maryland | 3 | $2.3 million |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $2.3 million |
| Minnesota | 3 | $2.3 million |
| Colorado | 3 | $2.3 million |
| Tennessee | 3 | $2.2 million |
| South Carolina | 3 | $2.2 million |
| Indiana | 3 | $2.2 million |
| Alabama | 3 | $1.9 million |
| Kentucky | 3 | $1.8 million |
| Louisiana | 3 | $1.8 million |
| Connecticut | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Iowa | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Idaho | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Kansas | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Mississippi | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Montana | 3 | $1.7 million |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Nevada | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Utah | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Vermont | 3 | $1.7 million |
| West Virginia | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Wyoming | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Maine | 3 | $1.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Alaska | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Delaware | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Nebraska | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Guam | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Oregon | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Puerto Rico | 3 | $1.6 million |
| New Mexico | 3 | $1.6 million |
| Arkansas | 3 | $1.6 million |
| Hawaii | 3 | $1.4 million |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $1.4 million |
| North Dakota | 3 | $834,152 |