Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Posted: Apr 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 04/30/2026
Funding Information
Award Ceiling
$500,000
Award Floor
$100,000
Cost sharing or matching is required for this grant.
Description
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.
Synopsis
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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
Others include State Service Commissions
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 94.014 - AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants 94.014
Contact Information
Agency: Angela Mellerson
Grantor
Contact: Angela Mellerson
Grantor
Email: DaysofService@americorps.gov
Phone: 2028551252
DaysofService@americorps.gov
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 12
Last Updated: Apr 01, 2026 01:29:41 PM EDT
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