AmeriCorps SC Funding Opportunities

Current Funding Opportunities

  • No local AmeriCorps SC funding opportunities at this time - please review remainder of page for planned, upcoming local funding opportunities with AmeriCorps SC as well as national opportunities through AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, and AmeriCorps Seniors.

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) - (last updated 2025-10-13) DELAYED DUE TO USA FY 2026 BUDGET ONGOING LEGISLATION / FEDERAL SHUTDOWN.

       

  • FY 2026-27 AmeriCorps State Formula Round 
    • (NOFO = Notice of Funding Opportunity)
      • Expected NOFO release ~ Jan 5, 2026
      • Expected Letter of Intent "LOI" due ~ Jan 30, 2026
      • Expected NOFO full application due ~ Feb 27, 2026
      • For proposals on projects operating from Aug 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027

 

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