Arizona SFY25 AmeriCorps State Formula Grant

The Arizona SFY25 AmeriCorps State Formula Grant, managed by the Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family, offers between $100,000 and $500,000 to support programs engaging AmeriCorps members in impactful community services. Eligible applicants include local governments, non-profits, and educational institutions. This program addresses critical needs in areas such as disaster services and education, with approximately $4 million available in total funding. Note that the next grant request is expected in Winter 2027.

NOTE: The next  Request for Grant is expected in Winter 2027.
About Arizona Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family
The Governor's Office of Youth, Faith, and Family (GOYFF) distributes state and federal funds annually. Public and private sector organizations that address one or more of the issues identified by GOYFF can apply for these funds. Grants are then awarded through a formal application process.
Governor Katie Hobbs’ Office of Youth, Faith and Family, in partnership with the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, issues this Request for Grant Application (RFGA) Solicitation concerning the AmeriCorps State Formula Grant Program in accordance with A.R.S. §41-2701.
Approximately $4 million will be awarded to programs throughout Arizona to engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions/practices that extend organizational capacity to address critical community needs in one of six AmeriCorps focus areas: disaster services, economic opportunity, education, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, and services for veterans and military families.
$100,000.00 (min) - $500,000.00 (max)
This is a 12-month contract that may be renewable for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods. Successful applicants may be eligible for continuation funding for a second and third program year contingent upon the availability of federal appropriations, compliance with terms and conditions, programmatic and financial performance, and through the submission of a renewal application.
Match may or may not be required in your application and is dependent upon multiple factors.  The number of awards will depend upon the number and quality of applications received.

Eligibility

Schools/School Districts
State GovernmentEntities must have a valid SAM registration and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to receive an award.Financial and Program Administration operations must occur within Arizona

Ineligibility

Under section 132A(b) of the NCSA, organizations that have been convicted of a federal crime may not receive assistance described in this RFGA.