[AmeriCorps](https://americorps.gov)

May 20, 2026: Full application submission deadline

No fixed ceiling; typical maximum of $25,000 per Member Service Year (MSY); three-year awards; no cost share/match required.

Supports Native American tribal governments and organizations to engage AmeriCorps members in community-strengthening service projects.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity from AmeriCorps is designed to support Native American tribal governments and eligible tribal organizations in engaging AmeriCorps members to address key community needs. The program aims to foster civic engagement, improve lives, and strengthen communities through evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions delivered by AmeriCorps members. Projects may focus on areas such as education, health, disaster relief, economic opportunity, veterans and military families, environmental stewardship, and the preservation of Native languages and cultural practices. Members serving under these grants may receive living allowances and, upon successful completion of service, a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. --- ## Due Dates - **Full application submission deadline:** May 20, 2026 (by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Size:** No fixed ceiling; award amounts depend on the scope of the proposed project. - **Maximum Cost per Member Service Year (MSY):** Up to $25,000 for cost reimbursement grants. - **Grant Duration:** Three-year awards, with initial funding for one year and annual continuation contingent on performance and appropriations. - **Cost Share/Matching:** No cost share or matching requirement for this opportunity. - **Living Allowance for Members:** For full-time members (1,700 hours), the minimum is $20,400 and the maximum is $40,800 per year (FY 2026). Other service terms have proportionate maximums. - **Indirect Costs:** Up to 5% of award funds may be used for indirect costs, with several calculation options available. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments. - Tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) that are controlled, authorized, or chartered by federally recognized Indian Tribes. - **Additional Requirements:** - Tribal organizations must provide documentation demonstrating tribal control, authorization, or charter. - Organizations must not have violated federal criminal statutes, have unresolved federal tax issues, or propose prohibited activities. - All applicants must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Employer Identification Number (EIN). - **New Applicants:** Encouraged to apply, including small or faith-based community organizations; new applicants may not apply for Full Cost Fixed Amount grants. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Applications must be submitted electronically via the AmeriCorps web-based system. - **Required Materials:** - Standard Form 424 Face Sheet (auto-generated) - Narrative sections (Executive Summary, Program Design, Organizational Capability, Cost-Effectiveness & Budget Adequacy, Evaluation Summary/Plan) - Performance Measures and Logic Model - Budget (Standard Form 424A) - Additional documentation for tribal organization status, if applicable - Other forms as specified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) - **Page Limits:** Narrative sections must not exceed 11 double-spaced pages; logic model may not exceed 8 pages. - **SAM Registration:** Applicants must ensure their SAM registration is active and matches application details. - **Late Applications:** May be considered on a case-by-case basis with written justification submitted within 24 hours of the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - **Funding Priorities:** Projects addressing civic engagement, youth mental health, education (especially STEM and Indigenous knowledge), preservation of Native languages, food sovereignty, economic opportunity, healthy futures, and support for veterans and military families. - **Technical Assistance:** AmeriCorps will host technical assistance calls; participation is strongly encouraged for all applicants. - **Reporting & Compliance:** Grantees must comply with AmeriCorps terms and conditions, including performance measurement and reporting, and National Service Criminal History Check requirements. - **Continuation Funding:** Awardees must submit continuation applications annually to receive funding for subsequent years. --- ## External Links - [Official Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361549) - [Full Competition Information and Resources (AmeriCorps)](https://www.americorps.gov/partner/funding-opportunities) - [FY 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nation Grants NOFO (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/FY-2026-ASN-Native-Nation-Operating-NOFO.508.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Email | americorpsgrants@americorps.gov | | AmeriCorps Hotline | (800) 942-2677 | | Funder Website | [https://americorps.gov](https://americorps.gov) | | Mailing Address | AmeriCorps, 250 E Street, SW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20525 | ---

Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nations Grants

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