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AmeriCorps FY 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants Solicitation

AmeriCorps is seeking applications for Fiscal Year 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants to support volunteer-driven community service projects nationwide. - Government Buyer: - AmeriCorps (federal agency) - OEMs and Vendors: - AmeriCorps is the sole funding agency; no commercial OEMs or vendors are specified - Products/Services Requested: - Funding for eligible entities (Indian Tribes, nonprofits, educational institutions, local and county governments, state service commissions) to host Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service events - Projects must mobilize volunteers to address community needs, especially in underserved or economically disadvantaged areas - Services include volunteer recruitment, training, retention, and coordination for both episodic and ongoing engagement - Applicants must report on volunteer engagement and register projects with AmeriCorps - Quantities and Funding: - Grant awards range from $100,000 to $500,000 per project - A 70% cost sharing or matching requirement applies - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Projects must honor Dr. King's legacy and demonstrate plans for ongoing community impact - Emphasis on evidence-based volunteer engagement practices - Focus on addressing issues such as disaster prevention, education, environment, food and nutrition, health, housing, economic opportunity, and support for veterans and military families - Projects must be registered in the AmeriCorps project registry and include volunteer engagement reporting - Period of Performance: - Initial period is one year, with the possibility of up to three years based on performance and appropriations - Place of Performance: - Projects will be performed in communities across the nation, with a focus on underserved and economically disadvantaged areas

Description

This funding opportunity is offered by AmeriCorps to support projects that mobilize Americans to observe the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday as a day of service in communities. The goal is to encourage volunteers to make a long-term commitment to community service and to address community issues through service. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, tribal organizations, and institutions of higher education. Awards are expected to range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a cost sharing or matching requirement, and the period of performance is generally one to three years.

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