AmeriCorps & Other Service Program Positions
The AmeriCorps & Other Service Program Positions grant from Polk County Community Foundation funds local organizations to hire service members, boosting community impact and organizational capacity.
Funder: Polk County Community Foundation
Due Dates: January 8, 2026 (most recent deadline)
Funding Amounts: No standard award; grants support the hiring of AmeriCorps or similar service positions—amount varies by project and need.
Summary: Supports local organizations in Polk County, NC or Landrum, SC to hire AmeriCorps members or similar federally funded service positions to strengthen community impact.
Description
This grant program, established by the Polk County Community Foundation, assists local organizations in hiring AmeriCorps members or other federally funded service positions with similar goals. The initiative is designed to help nonprofits and other eligible community-serving organizations expand their capacity to fulfill their missions and deliver lasting benefits to the Polk County, NC and Landrum, SC areas. Funding is awarded through a competitive annual process, with a focus on supporting projects that leverage service corps resources to enhance organizational effectiveness and community well-being.
