# Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants (AC-08-28-26)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | AC-08-28-26 |
| Title | Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants |
| Agency | AmeriCorps |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-08-28 |
| Close date | 2027-01-13 |
| Award ceiling | n/a |
| Award floor | n/a |
| Estimated total funding | n/a |
| Funding category | Community Development, Disaster Prevention and Relief, Education, Employment, Labor and Training, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Housing, Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Eligible applicants | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); County governments; Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); State governments; Special district governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Eligibility notes | State Service Commission and/or States and US Territories |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 94.006 |
| Summary | 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 s |
| Agency contact | americorpsgrants@americorps.gov |

## Why this score
- Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- 69 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363696). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:11:59.874Z.
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