AmeriCorps Nevada Formula Operational Grant

AmeriCorps Nevada Formula Operational Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Nevada Volunteers
Last Updated: March 25, 2026

Summary

Overview

Note: Letters of Intent are for New Applicants only AmeriCorps Nevada Formula Operational Grant This is a funding opportunity for Institutions of higher education; local governments, school districts; nonprofit organizations; State Service Commissions; States and US Territories; Indian Tribes; and public health departments to apply for AmeriCorps members to strengthen communities through service. 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 that engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities. An AmeriCorps member is a 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. NOFO Priorities Added a public safety, crime prevention, and partnerships priorityAdded an expanding outdoor recreation for future generations priorityAdded a strengthening families priority AmeriCorps Focus Areas Disaster Services Helping individuals and communities prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of disasters and increase community resiliency. Economic Opportunity Improving the economic well-being and security of underserved individuals. Education Improving educational outcomes for underserved people, especially children. AmeriCorps is particularly interested in program designs that support youth engagement and service learning as strategies to achieve high educational outcomes. Environmental Stewardship Supporting communities to become more resilient through measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve land and water, increase renewable energy use and improve at-risk ecosystems, especially in underserved households and communities. Healthy Futures Support for health needs within communities, including mitigating the impacts of public health crises, access to care, aging in place, public health, and addressing childhood obesity, especially in underserved communities. Veterans and Military Families Improving the quality of life of veterans, military families, caregivers, and survivors

Eligibility

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