AmeriCorps September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Grants 94.012 (94.012)
AmeriCorps September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Grants 94.012 (Assistance Listing 94.012) is run by the Corporation for National and Community Service. It awarded $18.3 million in 30 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $611,296 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $355,347. Half of the 30 awards fell between $200,722 and $657,306, and they ranged from $44,106 to $4.6 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$18.3 million
- Grant awards30
- Typical award$355,347
- Awarded in FY 2025$5.8 million
- Size rank1,340 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $2.2 million in fiscal 2021 to $5.8 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1340th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 99% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 18 states and territories.
What the program funds
The purpose of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance grant funding is to mobilize more Americans to engage in service activities that meet vital community needs and honor and pay tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, their families, and those who rose in service as a result of that tragedy. The grantee also has the opportunity to enhance support for families of victims from a devastating loss.
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
See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity.
What the money can and cannot pay for
See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity. Use of funds must be consistent with the funded application, and are subject to AmeriCorps’ grants administration laws, regulations, and policies. All appropriated funds awarded under this program are discretionary. Restrictions on use of funds are described in the program’s Notice of Funding Opportunity.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. See program’s Notice of Funding Opportunity for matching information. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Notice of Funding Opportunities, with important dates and deadlines, are listed here: https://americorps.gov
Award range and average, in the agency's words
FY 22: Awards ranging from $80,000 to $500,000, with an average award of $230,058. FY 23: Awards ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, with an average award of $280,945. FY 24: Projected awards ranging from $100,000 to $500,000.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: A youth focused non-profit was awarded $195,000 and engaged 12,000 youth volunteers across the country. They partnered with youth groups and schools to host youth driven projects which met a community need and paid tribute to the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. Projects included care packages to children who have lost a parent in the military, a elementary school making an delivering care packages to first responders in their town, crating care kids for children facing a crisis and others.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, AmeriCorps September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Grants 94.012 (94.012) awarded $18.3 million across 30 grant awards, an average of $611,296 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 Day | California | 4 | $8.1 million |
| Sewa International, Inc. | Texas | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Idaho State University | Idaho | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Greene Lamp | North Carolina | 2 | $952,890 |
| Youth Service America | District of Columbia | 2 | $929,429 |
| Land-0F-Sky Regional Council | North Carolina | 1 | $676,418 |
| Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity | Michigan | 2 | $606,379 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Georgia | 1 | $599,970 |
| County of Collier | Florida | 1 | $589,683 |
| Volunteer Service, Iowa Commission on | Iowa | 1 | $587,559 |
| Westmoreland County Food Bank, Inc | Pennsylvania | 1 | $373,626 |
| The ARC of the United States, Inc. | District of Columbia | 1 | $356,598 |
| Mitzvah Circle Foundation | Pennsylvania | 1 | $300,000 |
| Global Youth Justice, Inc | Massachusetts | 1 | $269,614 |
| WV Commission for National and Community Service | West Virginia | 1 | $267,642 |
| Conservation Legacy | Colorado | 1 | $243,500 |
| High Country Volunteers | Colorado | 1 | $200,000 |
| Global Game Changers Childrens Education Initiative Inc | Kentucky | 1 | $160,164 |
| United Way Worldwide | Virginia | 1 | $135,700 |
| On Point for College Inc | New York | 1 | $98,485 |
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 78% of the money, state and local governments 11% and colleges and universities 6.7%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 21 | $14.3 million | 78% |
| State and local governments | 5 | $2.1 million | 11% |
| Colleges and universities | 2 | $1.2 million | 6.7% |
| Other | 2 | $727,937 | 4.0% |
By state
5 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards. They are California, North Carolina, Texas, District of Columbia and Idaho.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $8.1 million |
| North Carolina | 3 | $1.6 million |
| Texas | 1 | $1.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1.3 million |
| Idaho | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $640,695 |
| Michigan | 2 | $606,379 |
| Georgia | 1 | $599,970 |
| Florida | 1 | $589,683 |
| Iowa | 1 | $587,559 |
| Colorado | 2 | $443,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $269,614 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $267,642 |
| New York | 3 | $195,597 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $160,164 |
| Virginia | 1 | $135,700 |
| Missouri | 1 | $51,519 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $44,106 |