AmeriCorps
5 federal programs administered by AmeriCorps, sourced directly from the SAM.gov Assistance Listings catalog.
National service and volunteer programs engaging Americans in community service.
Portfolio overview. AmeriCorps (AmeriCorps) currently administers 5 federal assistance programs listed in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings database. The portfolio concentrates in Health (3 programs), Education (1 program), Business & Economic Development (1 program). Each listing on this page links through to the full CFDA program detail — funding range, eligibility categories, current funding opportunities on Grants.gov, and the authorizing legislation.
Funding scale. SAM.gov publishes funding range data for 5 of 5 AmeriCorps programs. The largest award ceiling in this portfolio is $10.0 million, and the median listed ceiling is $2.0 million. Assistance Listings funding ranges represent the envelope across all awards, not the amount any single applicant can expect — individual awards depend on appropriations, the scope of the proposed project, and the evaluation score. Always cross-check against the current NOFO for the figure that matters to your application.
Who applies. Across the 5 AmeriCorps programs, the most frequently listed eligibility categories are nonprofit (5 programs), state local gov (5 programs). Every applicant, regardless of entity type, must maintain an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID (UEI) before submitting on Grants.gov. Nonprofits need current IRS 501(c)(3) determination; state and local governments typically need a designated authorizing official; tribal organizations apply under set-aside provisions; educational institutions frequently need institutional pre-award offices to handle the submission. First-time applicants should allow 4–6 weeks for SAM.gov registration to validate before a deadline.
Top categories — AmeriCorps grant programs
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance — CFDA) AmeriCorps federal grant programs (CFDA codes), descriptions, eligibility, and funding categories · 2026 SAM.gov Assistance Listings replaced the legacy CFDA catalog; all federal financial assistance programs must publish here. Updated continuously as agencies revise program details.
Grant Programs (5)
AmeriCorps State and National Programs
Competitive and formula grants for AmeriCorps programs engaging volunteers in service to communities.
Up to $10M
AmeriCorps VISTA
Grants providing volunteers to build capacity of nonprofits and government agencies serving low-income communities.
Up to $200K
Foster Grandparents Program
Grants for senior volunteers to serve as mentors and tutors for children with special needs.
Up to $2M
Senior Companions Program
Volunteers age 55+ provide direct services to adults who have difficulty with daily living tasks.
Up to $1M
Senior Demonstration Programs
Grants for innovative programs engaging seniors in service while addressing critical community needs.
Up to $2M
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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