If you’re leading a nonprofit, school, or public agency in Nebraska, you already know the reality: demand keeps growing. Staffing and funding don’t always keep up.
That’s where AmeriCorps State & National funding makes a difference.
Through ServeNebraska, eligible organizations can host AmeriCorps members who expand capacity, strengthen programming, and deliver measurable results in communities across the state.
This isn’t temporary help.
It’s a structured service with clear outcomes.
Education & Youth Support
Strong communities start with strong students.
Recognizing Increased Skills in Education (RISE)
RISE AmeriCorps members mentor youth involved in Nebraska’s probation system due to truancy. Members help students build attendance habits, accountability, and life skills that keep them engaged in school and on track for graduation.
YWCA Adams County
Members support GED test preparation, ESL tutoring, career services, and the ZONE after-school program. These services strengthen literacy, workforce readiness, and long-term economic mobility in the Hastings community.
International Council for Refugees and Immigrants
AmeriCorps members mentor children who are new to the United States and support refugee and immigrant families as they navigate education systems and community resources. The result: smoother transitions and stronger family stability.
Health & Wellness
Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln
In partnership with Community Learning Centers, AmeriCorps members educate children and families on healthy lifestyle choices, nutrition, and physical activity. This work strengthens preventative health outcomes and supports youth development in Title I schools.
Conservation & Environmental Stewardship
Conservation Nebraska
AmeriCorps members facilitate educational events that help Nebraskans adopt more sustainable practices and protect the state’s natural resources. From community engagement to environmental awareness, members support long-term conservation goals.
What This Means for Your Organization
Operating an AmeriCorps program allows you to:
Increase program capacity
Reach underserved populations
Pilot new initiatives
Strengthen measurable outcomes
Develop future nonprofit and public-sector leaders
AmeriCorps members are trained, supported, and accountable to performance measures. That structure ensures your investment translates into real community impact.
Who Is Eligible?
Eligible applicants include:
Nonprofit organizations
Faith-based organizations
Public agencies
Educational institutions
If your organization has a defined community need and a plan to effectively supervise and support AmeriCorps members, you are encouraged to apply.
Take the Next Step
If you’re ready to grow your impact, AmeriCorps State & National funding can help you do it strategically and sustainably.
Connect with ServeNebraska to explore how your organization can apply and join the network of programs already strengthening Nebraska communities.
Stronger programs build stronger communities.
AmeriCorps helps you scale both.
