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AmeriCorps State and National is sponsored by Corporation for National and Community Service. Supports volunteer service programs including youth mentoring initiatives for at-risk teens through AmeriCorps members.
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AmeriCorps RI Grants — ServeRI ServeRI Annual Report 2025 ServeRI Annual Report 2025 ServeRI Annual Report 2025 Organizations identify their community need, then design and implement an AmeriCorps program that will leverage people power as a solution. They recruit, train, and manage individuals, called AmeriCorps members, to deliver those services. Successful proposals describe how AmeriCorps service positions are an appropriate strategy to meet a community need AND identify supports for AmeriCorps participants to develop their career or continue their education. AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Rhode Island Grants The AmeriCorps Federal Agency, legally known as the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), announced a national competition to apply for AmeriCorps funding and members* to strengthen communities through service. The Notice of Funding Opportunity and all related application materials can be found at https://www.americorps.gov/partner/funding-opportunities . The published materials are copied below as an additional resource. * New and recompeting applicants are required to enroll 20 or more individuals in AmeriCorps service positions and propose program designs that are either evidence-based or evidence-informed. RI APPLICANTS: ServeRI, Rhode Island’s service commission, has completed the State’s selection process for the national competition. Selected applicants must enter their application in eGrants by the Rhode Island deadline of March 6, 2026. The AmeriCorps agency will evaluate all applications received and make award determinations at the national level. Pending the availability of funds, ServeRI may issue a future AmeriCorps State-only Formula competition in late spring. MULTI-STATE, OR NATIONAL DIRECT APPLICANTS: Organizations that plan to operate AmeriCorps programs in more than one state or territory apply directly to AmeriCorps as a “National Direct” applicant. To comply with the commission consultation requirement, ServeRI asks National Direct applicants to complete the Association of State Service Commission’s National Direct Consultation Form available at https://www.statecommissions.org/national-direct-consultation . National Direct applicants may contact serveri@ride.ri.gov to request application review. For additional information about AmeriCorps project development and resources, please submit your question(s) to serveri@ride.ri.gov . 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Mandatory Supplemental Information (PDF) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Application Instructions (PDF) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Performance Measure Instructions (PDF) 2026 Applicant Determined Performance Measures Instructions (PDF) AmeriCorps State and National Evaluation Plan Summary Form AmeriCorps State and National Alternative Evaluation Approach Guidance (PDF) Frequently Asked Questions: AmeriCorps State and National Evaluations (PDF) Applicant Operational and Financial Management Survey (OFMS): All new and recompeting applicants regardless of funding level are required to submit an OFMS with every new and recompeting application an organization
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AmeriCorps RI Grants — ServeRI ServeRI Annual Report 2025 ServeRI Annual Report 2025 ServeRI Annual Report 2025 Organizations identify their community need, then design and implement an AmeriCorps program that will leverage people power as a solution. They recruit, train, and manage individuals, called AmeriCorps members, to deliver those services.
Successful proposals describe how AmeriCorps service positions are an appropriate strategy to meet a community need AND identify supports for AmeriCorps participants to develop their career or continue their education.
AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Rhode Island Grants The AmeriCorps Federal Agency, legally known as the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), announced a national competition to apply for AmeriCorps funding and members* to strengthen communities through service. The Notice of Funding Opportunity and all related application materials can be found at https://www. americorps.
gov/partner/funding-opportunities . The published materials are copied below as an additional resource. * New and recompeting applicants are required to enroll 20 or more individuals in AmeriCorps service positions and propose program designs that are either evidence-based or evidence-informed.
RI APPLICANTS: ServeRI, Rhode Island’s service commission, has completed the State’s selection process for the national competition. Selected applicants must enter their application in eGrants by the Rhode Island deadline of March 6, 2026. The AmeriCorps agency will evaluate all applications received and make award determinations at the national level.
Pending the availability of funds, ServeRI may issue a future AmeriCorps State-only Formula competition in late spring. MULTI-STATE, OR NATIONAL DIRECT APPLICANTS: Organizations that plan to operate AmeriCorps programs in more than one state or territory apply directly to AmeriCorps as a “National Direct” applicant.
To comply with the commission consultation requirement, ServeRI asks National Direct applicants to complete the Association of State Service Commission’s National Direct Consultation Form available at https://www. statecommissions. org/national-direct-consultation .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $250,000 - $1,500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Recovery Housing Program (RHP) is sponsored by Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). Provides funding to provide stable, temporary transitional housing for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder, allowing for up to two years of residency. Application snapshot: target deadline February 22, 2026; published funding information Up to $750,000; eligibility guidance Local units of government in Indiana (may partner with 501(c)(3) nonprofits). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Recovery Housing Program (RHP) - Indiana is sponsored by Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). A state-level HUD-funded pilot program that provides stable, temporary transitional housing for individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder. Application snapshot: target deadline February 22, 2026; published funding information Up to $750,000; eligibility guidance Local units of government (who may partner with 501(c)(3) nonprofits) in Indiana. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Community Arts & Culture Project Grants is sponsored by City of Hillsboro, Oregon. Supports short-term arts, culture, and heritage projects, community programs, and capacity building in Hillsboro. Application snapshot: target deadline February 23, 2026; published funding information Up to $6,000; eligibility guidance Individuals or organizations for projects in Hillsboro; Level 2 requires nonprofit status. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Application snapshot: target deadline March 1, 2026; published funding information $250,000 - $1,500,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
National Direct applicants may contact serveri@ride. ri. gov to request application review.
For additional information about AmeriCorps project development and resources, please submit your question(s) to serveri@ride. ri. gov .
2026 AmeriCorps State and National Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Mandatory Supplemental Information (PDF) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Application Instructions (PDF) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Performance Measure Instructions (PDF) 2026 Applicant Determined Performance Measures Instructions (PDF) AmeriCorps State and National Evaluation Plan Summary Form AmeriCorps State and National Alternative Evaluation Approach Guidance (PDF) Frequently Asked Questions: AmeriCorps State and National Evaluations (PDF) Applicant Operational and Financial Management Survey (OFMS): All new and recompeting applicants regardless of funding level are required to submit an OFMS with every new and recompeting application an organization submits to AmeriCorps.
The form needs to be completed fully, a response for every question. If there are additional comments needed to explain certain responses, please utilize the ‘preparer’s comments’ section. The OFMS must be submitted as an MS Form Survey through the link posted at Manage Your Grant | AmeriCorps in the Pre Award Resources menu.
All other formats, including Word Document and PDF, will not be accepted.
Resources and Technical Assistance Performance Measures Template The following tutorials and examples may assist new applicants for AmeriCorps State and National funding: Logic Model Training 2023 Performance Measure Training 2025 Sample Planning Grant Budget System for Award Management All applicants must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www. sam.
gov/SAM/ and maintain an active SAM registration until the application process is complete. If an applicant is awarded a grant, it must maintain an active SAM registration throughout the life of the award. See the SAM Quick Guide for Grantees or SAM.
Gov Registration AmeriCorps Tutorial . Start now. ServeRI recommends potential applicants do not delay in finalizing a new registration or renewing an existing SAM registration.
National Direct Consultation National Direct Consultation requires multi-state (also known as national direct) applicants applying for competitive AmeriCorps funding to consult with the state or territorial service commission in the locations in which they are applying to place members.
In order to streamline the consultation process, Rhode Island collaborates with other states in using the online form provided by America’s Service Commissions. 255 Westminster St. 5th Fl Find a Volunteer Opportunity
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