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ActiveAmeriCorps · 2026

National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC) Funds

Quick Facts

Agency: AmeriCorps
Funding: Varies (funds available to help with compliance)
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Organizations that receive specific AmeriCorps grants (as a recipient or subrecipient) and need to conduct criminal history checks for their AmeriCorps members and staff.

About This Grant

National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC) Funds is sponsored by AmeriCorps. This program provides funding to assist organizations in meeting the National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC) requirements, which are a baseline screening established by law to protect beneficiaries of national service.

It is required for recipients and subrecipients of operational grants from AmeriCorps State and National, Foster Grandparent Program Grants, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Grants, Senior Companion Program Grants, AmeriCorps Seniors Demonstration Program Grants, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Grants, September 11th Day of Service Grants, Social Innovation Fund Grants, and Volunteer Generation Fund Grants.

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Eligibility Requirements

Organizations that receive specific AmeriCorps grants (as a recipient or subrecipient) and need to conduct criminal history checks for their AmeriCorps members and staff.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC) Funds?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations that receive specific AmeriCorps grants (as a recipient or subrecipient) and need to conduct criminal history checks for their AmeriCorps members and staff. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC) Funds?

National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC) Funds is funded by AmeriCorps. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC) Funds?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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