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Alabama AmeriCorps State
Notice of Funding Opportunity
2026-2027
The Governor's Office of Volunteer Services and AmeriCorps are pleased to announce the availability of federal funds to support new, recompete, and continuation Alabama AmeriCorps State applicants to start in September or October 2026.
This grant funding is available for two types of AmeriCorps program models:
- Formula Cost-Reimbursement Grants and
- Formula Fixed Amount Grants
These grants are awarded to organizations that propose to place AmeriCorps members in service solely within Alabama.
2026-2027 Formula Grant grants are awarded to eligible organizations that engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities.
Nonprofit organizations, community and faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, state and local government agencies, Indian Tribes, and partnerships among these groups in Alabama are eligible to apply for funds to operate local AmeriCorps programs that meet locally identified needs in the areas of disaster services, economic opportunity, education, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, veterans and military families and rural communities.
2026-2027 Alabama AmeriCorps State - Notice of Funding Opportunity
Training & Technical Assistance Information
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Due to process changes from AmeriCorps, programs will no longer apply in eGrants. Please see the appropriate Forms application listed below. Due to this change, the application due date has been extended to May 4th, 2026. Please discontinue use of the eGrants application system until instructed otherwise.
May 7th | All 2026-2027 Formula applications due
Mid- to late June | GOVS submits commission-approved applications to AmeriCorps State & National for final funding approval
August 1st-15th** | Estimated Notice of Award
**Based on AmeriCorps' current estimation of 6-8 weeks for review and award from earliest-allowed commission submission date (June 13th). May be subject to change. Applicants should plan program start dates accordingly.
ALL New, Continuation, and Recompete applicants must select a program year start date of September 1 or October 1, 2026, for 2026-27 program year.
2026-27 Alabama AmeriCorps State Funding Application Process and Documents
Guidance for Alabama AmeriCorps FY 2026 NOFO with Requirements and Links
Alabama AmeriCorps FY26 State NOFO
Formula Applicants First Submission Requirements - Due April 29, 2026
Formula Applicants Submission Resources
Read the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and Application Instructions before submitting an application to ensure you understand all requirements.
The grant timeline is located in the NOFO. Read 1st!!
Formula Applicants Second Submission Required Documents- Due May 7, 2026 New
FY2026 Application
2026 AmeriCorps Alabama Formula New/Recompete Application
2026 AmeriCorps Alabama Formula Continuation Application
Evaluation Brief, Reports, Studies
Performance Measures Worksheet Template
Performance Measure Review Tool
Evaluation Report Components
Budget and Financials
Fiscal Assessment - Part 1 & 2 Form
AmeriCorps Financial Review Form
Financial Audit (Most Recent)
2026-2027 AmeriCorps Alabama Budget_Formula Grant Budget and SSOF Calculator1
2026-2027 AmeriCorps Alabama Budget_Fixed Grant Budget and SSOF Calculator
AmeriCorps Resources
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AmeriCorps General Terms and Conditions (Updated 2025):
Please visit the AmeriCorps 'Manage Your Grant' webpage for additional
Alabama National Direct Consultation Form - Click Here
Multi-State AmeriCorps Programs
Organizations that intend to operate an AmeriCorps program in more than one state or territory must apply directly to AmeriCorps, the federal agency that administers AmeriCorps and other national service programs in the United States.
Prior to submitting an application, multi-state applicants must consult with the Commissions of the states in which they intend to operate. Multi-state organizations proposing to operate in Alabama should consult with the Alabama State Service Commission by submitting the National Direct Consultation Form.