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Funding Amount

$8,251 + $3,247.50 education award

Deadline

August 31, 2026

145 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

AmeriCorps Program

Status: Active recruitment for 2026-2027 program year

Geographic Scope: 18 counties in the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area (West Virginia and Maryland)

Program Structure:

  • Service terms: 6 months (900 hours, averaging 35 hours per week)

  • Full-time positions

  • Flexible schedules adjusted to project and member needs

  • Most positions include some pre-scheduled evening and weekend activities

  • Positions start based on availability and end 6 months from start date

    • Service Requirement: Members are expected to continue service until the end of agreed service term

    Living Allowance & Benefits (2022-2023 rates):

  • Gross living allowance: $8,251 for 6-month term

  • Payable in 12 bi-monthly installments

  • Workers Compensation provided

  • Health insurance support available

  • Child care subsidy available for qualified candidates

  • SNAP benefits may be available for qualified members

  • WV Medicaid eligibility for AmeriCorps members

  • Member responsible for own living arrangements and costs

  • Some sites offer low-cost housing options

  • No resettlement or moving allowance included

    • Education Award:

  • Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: $3,247.50 upon successful completion of 900-hour term

  • Award can be used for college tuition, technical or vocational education, or qualified student loan repayment

  • Existing qualified student loans can be deferred during service with interest paid

  • Members 55+ may transfer award to child or grandchild

    • NEW: WV Public Schools Tuition Waiver Program

  • Starting Fall 2022, eligible AmeriCorps members who successfully complete service receive tuition waiver for same amount at WV public schools higher education institutions

    • Recruitment Timeline:

  • Prime recruitment season: May - August

  • Early September typical start date

  • Positions filled on rolling basis

  • Recruitment continues until all positions filled if needed

    • Equal Opportunity:

  • Merit-based selection without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, political affiliation, marital or parental status, military service, or religious/community/social affiliations

  • Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities

    • Contact:

  • Address: PO Box 1206, Elkins, WV 26241

  • Phone: (304) 636-6182

  • Email: afnha@afnha.org (general inquiries)

  • See website for individual position supervisor contacts

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Step 1: Initial Application

  • Email cover letter explaining interest in program

  • Include updated resume (highly recommended)

  • If no resume available, complete portal application may be sufficient

    • Step 2: AmeriCorps Portal Application

  • Complete application through my.americorps portal in addition to emailed materials

  • If portal difficulties occur, start with email cover letter and resume, complete portal application later

    • Step 3: Pre-Screening

  • Program reviews feasible candidates

  • Selected candidates receive pre-interview form

  • Form includes opportunity to select positions of interest

    • Step 4: Interviews

  • General program interview with AFNHA

  • Follow-up individual interviews with specific host sites

  • Position offers may follow interviews

    • Application Materials Required:

  • Cover letter (personal introduction and expression of interest)

  • Resume (updated, highly recommended)

  • Completed my.americorps portal application

    • When to Apply:

  • Applications accepted year-round

  • Prime recruitment season: May - August for early September start

  • Early application provides more choice of positions

  • Rolling basis hiring - positions filled as applications reviewed

    • Application Resources:

  • "How to Apply" guide available on website to help navigate portal application process

  • Additional details and next steps provided after selection

    • Program Grievance Procedure:

  • Each program must establish procedure for filing and adjudicating grievances

  • Discrimination-related grievances can be filed with Corporation for National and Community Service Equal Opportunity Counselor: (202) 606-5000, ext. 312 (voice) or 1 (800) 942-2677

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    workforce-developmenteducation

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