AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants

AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Volunteer Mississippi
Last Updated: February 18, 2026

Summary

Overview

NOTE: There are 3 deadlines for this grant. February 27, 2026 represented by Letter of inquiry above is the New, Recompete, and Continuation Applications Due; March 23, 2026 represented by the pre-proposal above is the final revisions due date while March 31, 2026 is the final applications due date. Competitive AmeriCorps Grants Summary Statement 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. Purpose of AmeriCorps State and National Funding 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.

Eligibility

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