Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nations Grants

AC AC-03-20-2026
Posted: Mar 20, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 05/20/2026

Description

AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. AmeriCorps brings people together to tackle some of the country’s most pressing challenges through national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps members serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities and those serving. AmeriCorps grants are awarded to eligible organizations engaging AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities. An AmeriCorps member is person who does community service through AmeriCorps. Members may receive a living allowance and other benefits. After successful completion of their service, members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award they can use to pay for higher education expenses or apply to qualified student loans. 

Synopsis

AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. AmeriCorps brings people together to tackle some of the country’s most pressing challenges through national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps members serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities and those serving. AmeriCorps grants are awarded to eligible organizations engaging AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities. An AmeriCorps member is person who does community service through AmeriCorps. Members may receive a living allowance and other benefits. After successful completion of their service, members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award they can use to pay for higher education expenses or apply to qualified student loans. 

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
n/a

Funding Activity Categories

Community Development Disaster Prevention and Relief Education Employment, Labor and Training Environment Food and Nutrition Health Housing Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)

CFDA Numbers

  • 94.006 - AmeriCorps State and National 94.006

Contact Information

Agency: Angela Mellerson Grantor
Contact: Angela Mellerson Grantor
Phone: 2028551252
americorpsgrants@americorps.gov

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 8
Last Updated: Mar 20, 2026 09:13:00 AM EDT

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