AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants 94.014 (94.014)
AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants 94.014 (Assistance Listing 94.014) is run by the Corporation for National and Community Service. It awarded $5.8 million in 26 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $222,055 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $177,294. Half of the 26 awards fell between $33,272 and $319,779, and they ranged from $8,900 to $746,530.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$5.8 million
- Grant awards26
- Typical award$177,294
- Awarded in FY 2025$1.0 million
- Size rank1,598 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $892,340 in fiscal 2021 to $1.0 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1598th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 17 largest recipients received 100% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 10 states and territories.
What the program funds
The purpose of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service grant funding is to mobilize more 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. The grantee as a whole can enhance their civic engagement services by utilizing a variety of volunteer opportunities and workforce options and expand within the community.
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.
Past notices
Of 2 notices posted under this program since 2021, most went up in March (1) and April (1).
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. Restrictions on use of funds are described in the 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.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching Requirements: Percent: Other 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/partner/funding-opportunities
Award range and average, in the agency's words
FY 22: Awards ranging from $19,000 to $500,000, with an average award of $131,667. FY 23: Awards ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, with an average award of $150,733. FY 24: Awards ranging from $100,000 to $500,000
Funding history and past recipients
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 |
| Samaritan's Feet International | North Carolina | 1 | $400,000 |
| Youth Service America | District of Columbia | 2 | $395,000 |
| New York Edge, Inc. | New York | 1 | $357,100 |
| Hands on Atlanta, Inc. | Georgia | 2 | $329,993 |
| United Way of Northeast Florida, Inc. | Florida | 1 | $325,721 |
| Jersey Cares | New Jersey | 1 | $301,954 |
| New York Cares, Inc. | New York | 1 | $34,385 |
| United Way of the Csra | Georgia | 1 | $27,467 |
| Center for Food Action in New Jersey Inc | New Jersey | 1 | $16,243 |
| Marietta College | Ohio | 1 | $14,036 |
| Murfreesboro, City of | Tennessee | 1 | $12,554 |
| United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region, Inc. | New York | 1 | $8,900 |
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 87% of the money, state and local governments 7.5% and colleges and universities 0.2%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 19 | $5.0 million | 87% |
| State and local governments | 4 | $433,256 | 7.5% |
| Other | 2 | $329,993 | 5.7% |
| Colleges and universities | 1 | $10,732 | 0.2% |
By state
2 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards. They are District of Columbia and New Jersey.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $1.6 million |
| New Jersey | 6 | $1.5 million |
| Washington | 2 | $750,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $432,901 |
| New York | 3 | $400,385 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $400,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $357,461 |
| Florida | 1 | $325,721 |
| Ohio | 1 | $14,036 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $12,554 |