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Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition

Posted Aug 20, 2026·open

AGENCY

AC

PROGRAM

Discretionary

AMOUNT

CLOSES

Oct 20, 2026

Description

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. 




Eligibility

Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Special district governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; County governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments; City or township governments

Contact

Rebecca Curtis Grantor

RSVPCompetition@americorps.gov

202-815-4986

Additional details

Funding instrument
Grant
Cost sharing required
Yes
Archived
Oct 21, 2026

Opportunity number: AC-08-20-2026

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