AmeriCorps State and National

Administrator: OneStar Foundation

Geographic Scope: Texas statewide

Overview:
OneStar Foundation administers AmeriCorps funding throughout Texas. This is a federal-state partnership with AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. The most recent funding announcements include $32.7 million (June 2024) and $29.8 million (August 2025) distributed to multiple organizations across Texas.

Focus Areas:

• Education (tutoring in low-income schools, classroom mentoring)
• Disaster response & recovery
• Health (expanding access to healthcare)
• Environmental stewardship (public lands restoration)
• Economic opportunity
• Support for veterans & military families
• Capacity building for nonprofits, faith-based organizations, schools, and clinics

Member Benefits:

• Living allowance
• Health care coverage
• Childcare support
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (worth $13.7 million statewide in 2025) to pay for college, vocational training, or repay student loans

Current Scope (FY2025):

• 30 programs funded
• 2,961 AmeriCorps members
• 3.16+ million service hours
• Nearly 700 schools, clinics, shelters, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations served

Current Scope (FY2024):

• 35 organizations
• 3,282 AmeriCorps members

Eligible Service Areas:

• Schools and educational institutions
• Healthcare clinics
• Shelters
• Local nonprofits
• Faith-based organizations
• Rural organizations

How to Apply for AmeriCorps Positions

Individuals seeking to serve as AmeriCorps members can:

1. Visit my.americorps.gov to search and apply for AmeriCorps positions in Texas
2. Alternatively, visit VolunteerTX.org to search and apply for AmeriCorps positions in Texas
3. Review available positions with specific programs and organizations
4. Submit individual applications directly through these portals

Note: Organizations seeking AmeriCorps funding should contact OneStar Foundation directly for grant application information.