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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 and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities and those serving. AmeriCorps helps make service a cornerstone of our national culture. This funding announcement is an opportunity for communities to apply for funding to engage adults ages 55 and older in tackling the community’s most pressing needs through the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program. This is an open competition across all states and territories.
Funding Opportunity Number: AC-01-30-26. Assistance Listing: 94.002. Funding Instrument: G. Category: CD,CP,DPR,ED,ELT,ENV,FN,HL,HO,ISS,O.
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Opportunity Listing - Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition Assistance Listings: 94. 002 -- AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 94. 002 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov 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 and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities and those serving.
AmeriCorps helps make service a cornerstone of our national culture. This funding announcement is an opportunity for communities to apply for funding to engage adults ages 55 and older in tackling the community’s most pressing needs through the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program. This is an open competition across all states and territories.
Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) Other Native American tribal organizations Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Private institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments Federally recognized Native American tribal governments State Service Commision and/or States and US TerritoriesFor the category of private institutions of higher education, only non-profit institutions of higher education are eligible.
Grantor contact information RSVPCompetition@americorps. gov RSVPCompetition@americorps. gov File name Description Last updated FY2026_ASC_RSVP_Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity.
pdf FY2026 RSVP Notice of Funding Opportunity Jan 30, 2026 10:20 PM UTC Link to additional information Full competition information and resources Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Disaster prevention and relief Employment labor and training Income security and social services Economic Opportunity, Veterans and Military Families
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). State Service Commision and/or States and US TerritoriesFor the category of private institutions of higher education, only non-profit institutions of higher education are eligible. Cost sharing or matching funds are required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was March 26, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Yes — Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition is offered by AmeriCorps and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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