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AmeriCorps provides resources, both human and financial, to organizations that engage Americans in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs.
Please note that AmeriCorps provides grants only to organizations, not to individuals. Grantees use the funding to support AmeriCorps members for intensive service in their community. AmeriCorps grants partially cover the expense of operating an AmeriCorps program and do not cover general organizational expenses. A cash and in-kind match is required.
There are a variety of ways to access AmeriCorps resources. Use the Corporation's Interactive Program Selector or visit the How to Apply section of the site to help determine which program best fit your organization's needs
AmeriCorps State
AmeriCorps State works with Governor-appointed State Service Commissions to provide grants to local organizations throughout the country. These organizations use the funds to support AmeriCorps members to serve in their projects.
AmeriCorps National
AmeriCorps National grants are made directly by the Corporation to public or private nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, government entities within states or territories, Indian Tribes, and consortia of the aforementioned. Organizations operating solely within the state of South Dakota are also eligible for an AmeriCorps National grant. AmeriCorps National includes six different grant opportunities.
AmeriCorps VISTA
AmeriCorps VISTA enables organizations to bring AmeriCorps VISTA members to their communities to help address critical anti-poverty needs. AmeriCorps VISTA members spend one year in full-time service to address the needs of low-income communities. All projects focus on building permanent organizational infrastructure to help them more effectively bring individuals and communities out of poverty.
AmeriCorps NCCC
AmeriCorps NCCC provides a team of NCCC members to sponsoring organizations to engage in short-term service projects. Sponsoring organizations may submit a project application to the regional campus that represents the organization’s state. The campuses provide assistance in completing the application, developing a work plan, and preparing the project sponsor for the arrival of the AmeriCorps NCCC team. AmeriCorps NCCC does not provide financial support.
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