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AmeriCorps Funding

Apply for AmeriCorps Funding

Any questions regarding AmeriCorps funding should be directed to dhhs.americorps@nebraska.gov

AmeriCorps Formula Grant

 CLOSED - ServeNebraska receives formula funds from the federal AmeriCorps agency through population-based allocation as a pass-through entity.  Eligible organizations nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, institutions of higher education, and Indian tribes can apply to address unmet needs in their communities.   


AmeriCorps Competitive Grant

 OPEN - Competitive funds are awarded to ServeNebraska to support a select number of programs that have competed successfully at the state competition through ServeNebraska and national grant competition administered by the AmeriCorps agency.


AmeriCorps Planning Grant

 CLOSED - AmeriCorps planning grants provide successful applicants with resources needed to develop program components and build operational capacity critical to managing an AmeriCorps grant.


AmeriCorps VISTA Grant

 CLOSED  - Helps in the fight against poverty by helping local organizations expand their capacity to make a change.


National Direct Consultation


AmeriCorps NCCC Project Proposal

AmeriCorps NCCC projects are short-term team-based full-time service projects. They typically last 6-8 weeks, require no recruitment, and address disasters, energy conservation, environmental stewardship, infrastructure improvement, and urban and rural development.