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Funding Opportunities

2025-2026 AmeriCorps State Funding Opportunity

To partner with an already existing AmeriCorps Program to see if having a member serve with your organization is a possibility, please reach out directly to the listed Program Director.

AmeriCorps State provides opportunities for individuals to make an intensive commitment to service with the goal of “helping others and meeting critical needs in the community.” This is a national program administered by AmeriCorps, formerly knows as the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). AmeriCorps provides grants to national and local nonprofits, schools, government agencies, faith-based and community organizations, and other groups committed to strengthening their communities through service and volunteering.

In Indiana, the AmeriCorps*State grant is administered by Serve Indiana.  Serve Indiana manages the grant application process for AmeriCorps*State, including issuing requests for proposals, conducting application reviews, and awarding grants. It also provides training and technical assistance to support sub-grantees and in turn, monitors programs, host-sites, and members to ensure compliance to federal and state grant requirements. The performance of each program is tracked and measured to established targets and outcomes. Learn more here on the impact of AmeriCorps in Indiana.

For information on other types of AmeriCorps funding, please visit: https://americorps.gov/partner/funding-opportunities

Important Dates

Serve Indiana is releasing one NOFO and Application Instruction document for both their Fall and Spring application dates.  It is the responsibility of applicant to know their type of application and due date.
Please note, the documents may mention a January due date. This is an AmeriCorps deadline for Serve Indiana. Please follow the dates written in the documents and below.
2025-2026 GARP Calendar

All applicants are encouraged to set up a consultation time with Serve Indiana prior to starting the application. Visit the Bookings page to schedule a time to meet.

  • Continuation/Re-Compete Competitive State & National Applicants
  • New/Continuation State & National and Planning Grant Applicants:


2025-2026 Serve Indiana State Notice Of Funding Opportunity & Application Materials

Information for Competitive and Formula Re-Compete and New Applicants

2025-2026 Changes at a glance
Notice of Funding Opportunity: updated 8.19.24
Application Instructions: updated 8.19.24
Continuation Questions
Mandatory Supplemental Information
Required Budget Section Additions

Performance Measure Instructions
AmeriCorps State & National Performance Measures
Applicant-Determined & Suggested Applicant-Determined Native Nations and Bridge Building Performance Measures
Public Health Performance Measures 

Certification  Requirements
Level 1 Certification Checklist
Level 1 Certification Example List
Required Certification Form Submission


Required Accounts & Templates

Applicants are encouraged to write their application outside the eGrants system prior to submission. Below are several templates available for applicants to use to write their grants.

Required Applicant Registrations 
OFMS Form -Required for new and re-compete applicants only
SAM.gov Registration
SAM.gov Entitiy Registration Checklist
eGrants Account Set-up
eGrants Indirect Cost Rate (IDCR) User Instructions 
Indirect Cost Guidance

Performance Measure Template
Logic Model Template
Cost Reimbursement Budget Template
Fixed Grant Budget Template
Fixed Amount Grant FAQs

Individual Match Waiver: submit to info@serveindiana.gov
Individual Match Waiver FAQs


Training and Technical Assistance


AmeriCorps will be offering informational sessions. Please register via their website, and check regularly for additional trainings. These are general trainings about AmeriCorps funding, and do not include requirements from Serve Indiana: Funding opportunities | AmeriCorps



2025-2026 Planning Grant 

Serve Indiana requires all interested applicants to apply for a Planning Grant. This is a 1-year planning period that is required in order to be considered for the traditional AmeriCorps State & National funding opportunities. Please complete the documents below, complete a notice of intent to apply, form by March 3, 2025. Prior to submission please set-up a meeting to discuss your interest in AmeriCorps funding:

Planning Grant Application Instructions
Planning Grant Budget Template--do not complete unless application is accepted
Budget Template


National Direct Consultation

Any National Direct applying to host members in Indiana should complete Serve Indiana’s National Direct Consultation form survey.  This link can be located here: .  Following a submission, the National Direct applicant should expect an email from a Serve Indiana staff member confirming the survey.  For an information webinar please visit, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QK2ZV8N.

For questions or concerns, please contact info@serveindiana.gov