We are now accepting applications for planning grants! AmeriCorps grants help expand services or reach underserved communities through people power. Nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, and federally recognized tribes may apply for AmeriCorps funding.
*Due to circumstances outside our control, planning grant applicants are not able to complete applications in eGrants at this time. Please complete Component One of the process as outlined in the RFA. Once received, Serve Colorado staff will follow-up with you regarding submission of a full application.
We're here to help! If you have a question please submit it using the form below.
AmeriCorps Grants Offered
Planning Grants
Planning grants provide funding to help organizations develop new AmeriCorps programs to address community challenges. Planning grants are cost reimbursement grants up to $60,000.
Operational Grants
Operational grants provide funding for organizations who are ready to implement a full AmeriCorps program.
Grantmaking Timeline
Rolling Planning Grant Competition Dates
*Due to circumstances outside our control, planning grant applicants are not able to complete applications in eGrants at this time. Please complete Component One of the process as outlined in the RFA. Once received, Serve Colorado staff will follow-up with you regarding submission of a full application.
Planning grant applications are accepted year-round. We strive to work with applicants to minimize the time it takes to move from the planning stage to program implementation. Dates below are subject to change. Details of each review period can be found in the RFA.
| For applications received: | Notification of Funding Decisions | Planning Grant Activities Begin |
| November 7 - January 9 2022 | January 19, 2022 | March 2022 |
| January 10 - March 13, 2022 | March 22, 2022 | May 2022 |
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March 14 - May 22, 2022 |
June 6, 2022 | August 2022 |
| May 23 - September 5, 2022 | September 14, 2022 | November 2022 |
Operational Grant Competition Dates
Operational Grant competitions take place each year in the fall and spring. Dates below are subject to change. Details of each review period can be found in the RFA, once posted.
| Upcoming RFA Period |
Concept Paper Due Date |
Full Application Due Date |
| Early February - Mid March | Mid March 2022 | Mid April 2022 |
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Request for Applications (RFA), Instructions, and Additional Resources
Planning Grant RFA and Resources
*Due to circumstances outside our control, planning grant applicants are not able to complete applications in eGrants at this time. Please complete Component One of the process as outlined in the RFA. Once received, Serve Colorado staff will follow-up with you regarding submission of a full application.
Planning Grant RFA and Application Instructions
Planning Grant Application Worksheet
Webinar: RFA Orientation_September 2021
Operational RFA and Resources
While these resources pertain to a grant competition that is currently closed, these resources will likely be only slightly modified in the upcoming Spring application round (see tentative timeline above) and are made available for those who wish to get more details on the application process.
PY22 RFA & Application Instructions_NEW & Re-Compete
Mandatory Supplemental Information_FY2022
Performance Measures Instructions_FY2022
Webinar: RFA Orientation_September 2021
Webinar: Developing Your AmeriCorps Budget
Questions?
Please submit your questions using the form below. To view previously asked questions, please reference the FAQ document under the resource section. This will be updated within one business day once a question is received.