Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition

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. Program Details AmeriCorps is a federal agency that offers the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition grant program to support social services. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by AmeriCorps through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for social services should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, government agencies and municipalities, eligible organizations, and tribal governments and Native American organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with AmeriCorps or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline The application deadline is October 20, 2026 (43 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports social services. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 624190, 813319. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Funded by AmeriCorps

Award details

Applications close on October 20, 2026 (43 days remaining).

Categories

Social Services