AmeriCorps SC Funding Opportunities

Project Proposal Opportunities

[NOW ACCEPTING PROJECT PROPOSALS] 2026-27 AmeriCorps State - South Carolina Formula Round Request for Proposals "RFP" 

[Published January 19, 2026]

[LINK] TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS "RFP" (PDF)
  • DEADLINES
    • Letter of Intent to Apply "LOI" form due Thursday February 5, 2026 (by 5 PM Eastern)
    • Full Application due Wednesday March 4, 2026 (by 5 PM Eastern)
    • (For proposals on projects operating from Aug 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027)
  • SIGN UP FOR OUR 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA FORMULA ROUND "RFP" VIRTUAL WORKSHOP SERIES!
    • [LINK] REGISTER FOR RFP ZOOM WORKSHOP SERIES HERE
      • (all times listed are Eastern Time / local time in South Carolina)
      • TUESDAY JANUARY 20 (11am-noon): "Overview of AmeriCorps and National Service"
      • MONDAY JANUARY 26 (11am-noon): "RFP Overview and Overview of Letter of Intent to Apply"
      • MONDAY FEBRUARY 2 (11am-noon): "RFP breakout by application type - Narrative and Detailed Review" 
      • MONDAY FEBRUARY 9 (11am-noon): "Budgets and Financial Planning" 
      • TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17 (11am-noon): "Performance Measures and Data Plans"
      • MONDAY FEBRUARY 23 (11am-noon): "AmeriCorps Member Experience"
      • MONDAY MARCH 2 (11am-noon): "OFFICE HOUR - NO WORKSHOP, LAST MINUTE SUPPORT ONLY"
  • 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 STILL PENDING USA FY 2026 BUDGET LEGISLATION / PENDING FEDERAL AGENCY PUBLICATION.

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)

(What is it?) The South Carolina Commission on National and Community Service (SCCNCS)

The South Carolina Commission on National and Community Service (SCCNCS) - sometimes referred to as "AmeriCorps SC" - is South Carolina's State Service Commission. SCCNCS champions service and volunteer efforts throughout the Palmetto State. One of the primary functions of SCCNCS is to provide subgrant funding, oversight, and technical support to local "AmeriCorps State" programs and projects operating exclusively within South Carolina.

SCCNCS is under the custodianship of the United Way Association of South Carolina, Inc (UWASC), per SC Governor Executive Order 2007-24.

(What is it?) AmeriCorps

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.

National Service Focus Areas 

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

What We Fund 

AmeriCorps SC grant awards  from SCCNCS 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