AmeriCorps National Competitive & State Formula Grants
Forecasted
AmeriCorps National Competitive & State Formula Grants support Arizona organizations running service programs that address critical community needs through prevention, education, and other interventions.
Funder: Arizona Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (National Competitive) | March 2027 (State Formula)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $9.4 million administered annually; 2024 State Formula awards capped at $500,000 annually, renewable up to three years
Summary: Supports AmeriCorps service programs addressing critical Arizona community needs through National Competitive and State Formula funding.
Key Information: State Formula grantees recruit, train, supervise, and manage AmeriCorps members delivering evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions.
Description
AmeriCorps National Competitive and State Formula Grants support national service programs that strengthen Arizona communities. The Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF) administers AmeriCorps State and National programming through two separate funding streams: State Formula awards decided at the state level and National Competitive awards determined by the federal AmeriCorps agency, legally known as the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
Supported programs prevent opioid misuse, reduce domestic violence trauma, decrease homelessness, help seniors remain independent, and expand access to post-secondary and vocational education. Other activities sustain national trails and parks and mentor Arizona youth in literacy, continuing education, and STEM. State Formula funding supports evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions that extend organizational capacity to meet community needs. AmeriCorps members receive a living stipend and an education award for their service.
