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Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition

AmeriCorps · AC-08-20-2026

61 days left

Deadline

October 20, 2026

What This Grant Funds

AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. AmeriCorps brings people together to tackle some of the country’s most pressing challenges through national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities and those serving. AmeriCorps helps make service a cornerstone of our national culture. This funding announcement is an opportunity for communities to apply for funding to engage adults ages 55 and older in tackling the community’s most pressing needs through the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program. This is an open competition across all states and territories. 




Who Can Apply

State Service Commission and/or States and US TerritoriesFor the category of private institutions of higher education, only non-profit institutions of higher education are eligible.

Eligible Applicant Types

State GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)County GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)Private Colleges & UniversitiesOther Tribal Organizations501(c)(3) NonprofitsPublic Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Cost Sharing Required?
Yes
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: August 20, 2026
Application Deadline: October 20, 2026 (61 days remaining)

Agency Contact

RSVPCompetition@americorps.gov

RSVPCompetition@americorps.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov