Closed · AC-04-01-2026 · CFDA 94.014 · Discretionary

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

Federal grant opportunity posted by AmeriCorps, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$100K-$500K
Award range
Closed
Status
April 30, 2026
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a closed discretionary listing from AmeriCorps that offered $100,000 -- $500,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$100K-$500K
award range
Closed
application status
94.014
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service - is cataloged under number AC-04-01-2026 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 94.014, posted by AmeriCorps. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on April 1, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $100,000 -- $500,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on April 30, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$100,000 -- $500,000

Close Date

April 30, 2026

Posted

April 1, 2026

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 01, 02, 06, 07, 11, 12, 13, 20, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

DaysofService@americorps.gov

Key Dates

Posted April 1, 2026
Close Date April 30, 2026
Archive Date May 1, 2026
Last Updated April 1, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service", offered by AmeriCorps. It is associated with CFDA program 94.014. 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 ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 30, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $100,000 -- $500,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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