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Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition
AmeriCorps
AC-08-20-2026
AC
General Information
Est. Program Funding:
Closing Date:
Expected No. of Awards
Award Ceiling
Opportunity Number:
AC-08-20-2026
Owning Agency:
AC
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)
Synopsis
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. |
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| Response Date | Oct 20, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Posting Date | Aug 20, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Archive Date | Oct 21, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award Ceiling | N/a |
| Award Floor | N/a |
| Cost Sharing | Yes |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Private institutions of higher education, County governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), State governments |
| Additional Info on Eligibility: | State Service Commission and/or States and US TerritoriesFor the category of private institutions of higher education, only non-profit institutions of higher education are eligible. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Rebecca Curtis Grantor |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full competition information and resources |
| Grantor Contact Information: |
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-815-4986 |
CFDA Program(s)
- 94.002: AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 94.002
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