Supports local nonprofits in Polk County, NC to hire AmeriCorps or similar service members, strengthening organizational capacity and community impact through funded personnel.
Funder: Polk County Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 | September 2026 | March 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from under $1,000 to tens of thousands of dollars per project; most grants must be spent within 12 months.
Summary: Supports local organizations in hiring AmeriCorps members or similar federally funded service positions to build nonprofit capacity and community impact.
This grant opportunity, offered by the Polk County Community Foundation, is designed to help local nonprofit organizations hire AmeriCorps members or other federally funded service positions with similar goals. The program is part of the Foundation’s broader capacity-building efforts, aiming to strengthen the efficiency, expertise, and long-term impact of local nonprofits. Grants are awarded through a competitive and unrestricted process, with funding intended to support organizations in bringing on national-service or service-program personnel to enhance organizational capacity and advance community benefit.