Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Grant Opportunity Analysis
AmeriCorps is seeking grant applications for Fiscal Year 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service projects that mobilize communities to observe the federal holiday through service. The funded projects should host volunteer events honoring Dr. King’s legacy, address local community needs, and encourage continued civic engagement beyond the holiday. Applications are open to eligible non-federal entities such as Indian Tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations, and will be judged on program design, organizational capability, and cost-effectiveness, with a 70% match required. Applications are due April 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET, with anticipated awards in August 2026 ranging from $100,000 to $500,000; questions may be directed to DaysofService@americorps.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Others include State Service Commissions