2027 AmeriCorps State Funding Opportunity
Published: September 24, 2026
Application Due Date: November 5, 2026
Assistance Listing Number: 94.006
Contact Information: Funding@CaliforniaVolunteers.CA.GOV
Grant Description
California Volunteers (CV), the State Service Commission for California, is now accepting applications for 2027-2028 AmeriCorps State funding. Successful applicants receive federal funds and an allotment of full-time or part-time AmeriCorps member positions to help address community problems through service and volunteer action.
AmeriCorps members dedicate a year of their life to intensive community service in exchange for a modest living stipend and Segal Education Award. The experience often leads to a life enriched by meaningful service and in many cases, a career in the non-profit sector or public service.
AmeriCorps programs address critical community needs including education, climate action, disaster services, environmental stewardship, and food security. Sample member activities include tutoring and mentoring youth, job training/placement, home visitation, response to local disasters, restoring natural habitats, organizational capacity building, and supporting and connecting high-need populations to critical services and resources. AmeriCorps members also mobilize community volunteers and strengthen the capacity of the organizations where they serve.
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies are eligible to apply. All applicants must have active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov/SAM at the time of application to be considered.
Application Deadline
Applications must be received by Thursday, November 5, 2026. See Application Instructions for submission guidelines.
Application Documents
The following documents are required to complete an application:
Application Forms
- Proposed Service Site Locations Template
- AmeriCorps Budget Worksheet
- Labor Organization Certification Form
- Evaluation Plan Summary Template
- Match Waiver Request
- Minimum Number of Members per Service Site Waiver Request
- Education and Training Waiver Form
- AmeriCorps Organizational Self Assessment (New applicants only)
- New Applicant Certification (New applicants only)
Resources
The following resources are provided to allow for offline development of application components that must be submitted in an online form:
Technical Assistance
AmeriCorps has posted recorded technical assistance webinars for applicants to review the funding opportunity and eGrants.
FY 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity: Overview of the FY 2027 ASN Competitive Notice, how to apply, and application requirements.
FY 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Best Practices for Performance Measures: Overview of Performance Measures, performance measure requirements, and best practices for developing performance measures.
FY 2027 Best Practices in Budget Development: An overview of the function of an AmeriCorps budget, the budget management process, and the keys for submitting a compliant and competitive AmeriCorps budget and budget narrative.
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- Sample Budget: Applicant with Federally Approved Indirect Cost Rate Example (updated 9/9/2026)
- Sample Budget: Applicant with De Minimis Example (updated 9/17/2026)
- View Recording updated (9/21/2026)
FY 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Understanding Indirect Costs: An overview of direct & indirect cost and how to calculate them in your application.
AmeriCorps California Technical Assistance
2027 AmeriCorps California Funding Opportunity Informational Webinar
Please join California Volunteers for an informational webinar about the 2027 AmeriCorps California Funding Opportunity. CV staff will provide an overview of the opportunity and application process; there will be limited time for questions.
- When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 2:00 PM PST
- Register here: Registration
2027 AmeriCorps California Funding Opportunity Office Hours
CV staff will be available to answer questions about the 2027 AmeriCorps California Funding Opportunity as needed. Please join these sessions with specific questions about the opportunity.
- Tuesday, October 20, 2026 2:00 PM PST: Register here
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026 2:00 PM PST: Register here
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 2:00 PM PST: Register here
All questions addressed during these sessions will be made publicly available through the grant website after sessions close.
