Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nations Grants

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nations Grants aim to enhance community engagement and service through AmeriCorps programs. These grants support eligible organizations that deploy AmeriCorps members to tackle pressing challenges in communities. Members receive benefits, including a living allowance and an education award upon successful service completion, facilitating their pursuit of higher education and contributing to community improvement.

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 engaging AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities. An AmeriCorps member is 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.