Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service projects mobilize Americans to observe the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday as a day of service in communities, to encourage those who serve on this holiday to make a long-term commitment to community service, and to bring people together to focus on service to others and help address community issues.

Program Details

AmeriCorps is a federal agency that offers the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service grant program to support eligible programs and projects. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by AmeriCorps through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for eligible programs and projects should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, eligible organizations, and government agencies and municipalities. 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

Funding available: $100K – $500K. Applications are due by April 30, 2026. 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 eligible programs and projects. 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.

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Eligibility

• Funded by AmeriCorps

Award details

Award range: $100K – $500K. Applications close on April 30, 2026.

Categories

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