AmeriCorps SC Funding Opportunities

Current Funding Opportunities

2025-26 AmeriCorps SC "Formula Supplemental Round" Notice of Funding Opportunity

(Published Thursday September 4, 2025)

Link to Notice of Funding Opportunity HERE (pdf)

This Notice of Funding Opportunity "NOFO" announces availability to apply for AmeriCorps State projects within the state of South Carolina. This is a special funding round - only for 6 month projects with a planned initial project period of 2/1/2026 through 7/31/2026. 

Opportunities to apply for:

  • Planning subgrants
  • Operational subgrants (new or returning programs)
  • Expansions of current AmeriCorps SC programs

NOTE: While this funding round will welcome applications from any eligible organization, given the abbreviated nature of this particular funding (6 months), SCCNCS recommends that brand new applicants consider waiting until our next full-year project opportunities are announced in early 2026. This particular funding round may be a best fit for existing or experienced program operators who have 'turn-key' project models ready to launch or expand. 

Key Due Dates:

  • (DUE FRIDAY OCTOBER 10, 2025): SUBMIT LETTER OF INTENT "LOI" / DUE DILIGENCE FORM 
  • (DUE FRIDAY OCTOBER 31, 2025, BY 5PM EDT): SUBMIT FULL APPLICATION

Interested in this funding opportunity? Sign up for our weekly, live "NOFO" Training and Technical Assistance Workshops!

  • Monday, September 15, 2025 || 11am-noon || Introduction to AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps SC (for brand new applicants)
  • Monday, September 22, 2025 || 11am-noon || PY 2025-26 AmeriCorps SC Supplemental NOFO Overview; Letter of Intent and Due Diligence Form Overview (Note - due on October 10, 2025)
  • Monday, September 29, 2025 || 11am-noon || AmeriCorps SC Supplemental NOFO Office Hours
  • Monday, October 6, 2025 || 11am-noon || Breakout Sessions - Targeted overviews for New - Operational / Expansion / Planning applicants
  • Monday, October 13, 2025 || 11am-noon || Budget Walkthrough (structure & section-by-section)
  • Monday, October 20, 2025 || 11am-noon || AmeriCorps SC Supplemental NOFO Office Hours

  • Monday, October 27, 2025 || 11am-noon || LAST OPPORTUNITY FOR OFFICE HOURS - OPEN Q&A, TTA

     

AmeriCorps SC - Important Dates on Future Funding Opportunities (tentative)

  • FY 2026-27 AmeriCorps State Competitive Round 
    • (Notice of Funding Opportunity Rough ETA September 1, 2025, for new and continuing projects starting July 15, 2026)
  • FY 2026-27 AmeriCorps State Formula Round 
    • (Notice of Funding Opportunity Rough ETA January 1, 2026, for new and continuing projcets starting August 1, 2026)

 

Questions or Support Needs?

  • Please contact our team (ATTN Becky Brennan Thom, Director of AmeriCorps SC) by emailing commission@uwasc.org

     

Interested in other funding and project opportunities available through AmeriCorps?

  • VISIT: https://americorps.gov/partner/funding-opportunities 
    • AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America)
    • AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)
    • AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)  
    • AmeriCorps Seniors SCP (Senior Companion Program)
    • AmeriCorps Seniors FGP (Foster Grandparent Program)

About AmeriCorps South Carolina 

Best summarized as a domestic Peace Corps, AmeriCorps enables host agencies to recruit passionate individuals (AmeriCorps Members) who will serve to increase the capacity of their organization to expand services or engage additional beneficiaries. To help support their service, AmeriCorps Members receive both a modest living allowance and an education award that ranges between $1,342.86 to $6,345 that can be used to continue their education or pay back eligible student loans. Additionally, full-time AmeriCorps Members also receive grant-supported health insurance and childcare.

Service Focus Areas 

  • Education
  • Economic Opportunity
  • Healthy Futures
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Disaster Services
  • Veterans and Military Families

What We Fund 

AmeriCorps SC grant awards typically range from $140,000 to $400,000. Organizations that are within their first three years of grant funding must provide an in-kind or cash match that supports a minimum of 24% of the total cost of operating the AmeriCorps project.  Grants funds can be used to support program-related expenses such as:
  • Salaries and benefits for staff who will administer the AmeriCorps program and/or manage AmeriCorps Members.
  • Operational expenses such as recruitment costs, travel, training, supplies, member gear, background checks, etc.
  • AmeriCorps Member living allowance, health insurance, FICA taxes, and workers compensation insurance.

Qualifying Organizations

The following entities are generally eligible to host an AmeriCorps program and apply for AmeriCorps SC funding:

  • Faith-based institutions
  • Indian tribes and tribal organizations
  • Labor organizations
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Partnerships and consortia
  • Schools, school districts, and institutions of higher education
  • State and local government agencies
2023-2024 Statewide Programmatic Investments