AmeriCorps Oregon Planning Grants

The AmeriCorps Oregon Planning Grants offer funding to assist organizations in developing new AmeriCorps programs that tackle community challenges. These cost-reimbursement grants provide essential resources for planning and capacity building. Successful applicants receive training and technical assistance from OregonServes, enhancing their ability to implement compliant programs. By completing the planning grant, organizations will be better positioned to apply for fully-funded AmeriCorps grants in the future. Applications are accepted year-round with a final deadline of December 29.

NOTE: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, with a final deadline of December 29.
​Planning grants provide funding to help organizations develop new AmeriCorps programs to address community challenges. Our cost-reimbursement planning grants assist with planning for fully-funded AmeriCorps programs.
How does an AmeriCorps planning grant benefit your organization?
Planning grants provide applicants with resources to design an AmeriCorps program, and help organizations build capacity to manage an AmeriCorps program. Successful applicants receive training and technical assistance from OregonServes to design and implement strong, federally compliant programs. Grantees who complete their planning grant will be better prepared to apply for an AmeriCorps grant and operate an AmeriCorps program.
What types of costs are covered by a planning grant?
A planning grant can support staffing costs, travel, materials, and other costs necessary to conduct research and engage community members and partners in planning activities.