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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 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 service, members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award they can use to pay for higher education expenses or apply to qualified student loans.
Funding Opportunity Number: AC-01-31-26. Assistance Listing: 94.006. Funding Instrument: G. Category: CD,DPR,ED,ELT,ENV,FN,HL,HO,O.
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AmeriCorps SC Funding Opportunities | United Way Association of South Carolina Self Sufficiency Standard 2025-27 SC State Service Plan Our Programs (AmeriCorps SC) National Direct Consultation Become an Employer of National Service Become a School for National Service Self Sufficiency Standard 2025-27 SC State Service Plan Our Programs (AmeriCorps SC) National Direct Consultation Become an Employer of National Service Become a School for National Service Our Programs (AmeriCorps SC) Our Programs (AmeriCorps SC) AmeriCorps SC Funding Opportunities Project Proposal Opportunities [NOW ACCEPTING PROJECT PROPOSALS] 2026-27 AmeriCorps State - South Carolina Competitive Round Notice of Funding Opportunity "NOFO" [Published February 18, 2026] [LINK] TO AMERICORPS SC 2026-27 COMPETITIVE ROUND "NOFO" (PDF) Letter of Intent to Apply "LOI" form due Wednesday March 4, 2026 (by 5 PM Eastern) Full Application due Wednesday March 4, 2026 (by 5 PM Eastern) (For proposals on projects operating from Aug 15, 2026, through June 30, 2027) [NOW ACCEPTING PROJECT PROPOSALS] 2026-27 AmeriCorps State - South Carolina Formula Round Request for Proposals "RFP" [Published January 19, 2026] [LINK] TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS "RFP" (PDF) Letter of Intent to Apply "LOI" form due Thursday February 5, 2026 (by 5 PM Eastern) Full Application due Wednesday March 4, 2026 (by 5 PM Eastern) (For proposals on projects operating from Aug 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027) [LINK] REGISTER FOR RFP ZOOM WORKSHOP SERIES HERE (all times listed are Eastern Time / local time in South Carolina) TUESDAY JANUARY 20 (11am-noon): "Overview of AmeriCorps and National Service" MONDAY JANUARY 26 (11am-noon): "RFP Overview and Overview of Letter of Intent to Apply" MONDAY FEBRUARY 2 (11am-noon): "RFP breakout by application type - Narrative and Detailed Review" MONDAY FEBRUARY 9 (11am-noon): "Budgets and Financial Planning" TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17 (11am-noon): "Performance Measures and Data Plans" MONDAY FEBRUARY 23 (11am-noon): "AmeriCorps Member Experience" MONDAY MARCH 2 (11am-noon): "OFFICE HOUR - NO WORKSHOP, LAST MINUTE SUPPORT ONLY" FY 2026-27 AmeriCorps State Competitive Round (Notice of Funding Opportunity Rough ETA September 1, 2025, for new and continuing projects starting July 15, 2026) - (last updated 2025-10-13) DELAYED DUE TO STILL PENDING USA FY 2026 BUDGET LEGISLATION / PENDING FEDERAL AGENCY PUBLICATION.
Questions or Support Needs? Please contact our team (ATTN Becky Brennan Thom, Director of AmeriCorps SC) by emailing commission@uwasc. org Interested in other funding and project opportunities available through AmeriCorps?
VISIT: https://americorps. gov/partner/funding-opportunities AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) AmeriCorps Seniors SCP (Senior Companion Program) AmeriCorps Seniors FGP (Foster Grandparent Program) (What is it?)
The South Carolina Commission on National and Community Service (SCCNCS) The South Carolina Commission on National and Community Service (SCCNCS) - sometimes referred to as "AmeriCorps SC" - is South Carolina's State Service Commission. SCCNCS champions service and volunteer efforts throughout the Palmetto State.
One of the primary functions of SCCNCS is to provide subgrant funding, oversight, and technical support to local "AmeriCorps State" programs and projects operating exclusively within South Carolina. SCCNCS is under the custodianship of the United Way Association of South Carolina, Inc (UWASC), per SC Governor Executive Order 2007-24.
Best summarized as a domestic Peace Corps, AmeriCorps enables host agencies to recruit passionate individuals (AmeriCorps Members) who will serve to increase the capacity of their organization to expand services or engage additional beneficiaries. To help support their service, AmeriCorps Members receive both a modest living allowance and an education award that ranges between $1,342.
86 to $6,345 that can be used to continue their education or pay back eligible student loans. Additionally, full-time AmeriCorps Members also receive grant-supported health insurance and childcare. National Service Focus Areas Environmental Stewardship Veterans and Military Families AmeriCorps SC grant awards from SCCNCS typically range from $140,000 to $400,000.
Organizations that are within their first three years of grant funding must provide an in-kind or cash match that supports a minimum of 24% of the total cost of operating the AmeriCorps project. Grants funds can be used to support program-related expenses such as: Salaries and benefits for staff who will administer the AmeriCorps program and/or manage AmeriCorps Members.
Operational expenses such as recruitment costs, travel, training, supplies, member gear, background checks, etc. AmeriCorps Member living allowance, health insurance, FICA taxes, and workers compensation insurance.
The following entities are generally eligible to host an AmeriCorps program and apply for AmeriCorps SC funding: Indian tribes and tribal organizations Partnerships and consortia Schools, school districts, and institutions of higher education State and local government agencies The mission of the United Way Association of South Carolina is to maximize the capacity and effectiveness of local United Ways and to provide leadership on issues of significance to the United Way system.
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 Commission and/or States and US Territories Cost sharing or matching funds are required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was March 31, 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 State and National Competitive Grants 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.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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