Simpler Grants.gov #AC-03-20-2026

AmeriCorps FY 2026 State and National Native Nations Grants for Tribal Community Service

AmeriCorps is seeking applications for its FY 2026 State and National Native Nations Grants to support AmeriCorps members serving Native American communities. - Government Buyer: - AmeriCorps (federal agency) - Eligible Applicants: - Federally recognized Indian Tribes and Native American tribal organizations - Services Requested: - Funding for organizations to engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed community service interventions - Focus areas include: - Civic engagement - Youth mental health - STEM education (especially for students at Bureau of Indian Education schools, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Indigenous Urban Centers) - Indigenous teacher preparation and GED support - Preservation of Native languages and cultural practices - Sustainable food systems and agriculture - Habitat preservation and Indigenous environmental practices - Economic development and health services - Notable Requirements: - Programs must engage AmeriCorps members in direct service - Emphasis on evidence-based interventions and member development - Grants are discretionary and based on project scope - No specific OEMs, products, or vendors are named, as this is a grant for service programs - Period of Performance: - Planned for three years, with an initial one-year award - Start date may not be before August 1, 2026 - Continuation awards depend on future appropriations and satisfactory performance

Description

AmeriCorps is offering grants to federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations to engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions that strengthen communities. The program supports community service through AmeriCorps members who may receive living allowances and education awards upon successful completion of service. Funding priorities include civic engagement, youth mental health, education in STEM, preservation of Native languages and cultural practices, sustainable food systems, and economic development. The grants are discretionary, with a planned three-year period of performance starting no earlier than August 1, 2026, and applications are due by May 20, 2026.

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