2026 AmeriCorps Formula Funding
Volunteer West Virginia announces a funding opportunity through AmeriCorps State Formula grants for eligible applicants. Potential applicants will apply to operate an AmeriCorps program solely in West Virginia utilizing at least 5 AmeriCorps members beginning in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.
How to Apply & Instructions
Note on External Links
The national AmeriCorps website is currently undergoing maintenance and is temporarily unavailable. We expect it to be back online within a few days.
If you are trying to access a specific resource or link that is currently broken, please don't hesitate to reach out. Email us at
americorps@wv.gov with the details of what you're looking for, and our team will do our best to track down the information for you.
Important Dates
- Intent to Apply due by email to
AmeriCorps@wv.gov by 5:00 p.m. on April 6th, 2026 for all applicants.
- Applications are due in eGrants and any additional documents are due by email to AmeriCorps@wv.gov, by 5:00 p.m. on May 6th, 2026.
- Successful applicants will be notified by mid-June 2026.
- Successful applicants will be issued awards mid-August 2026.
Technical Assistance & Questions
Volunteer West Virginia encourages applicants to watch our application development webinars that are available to all applicants through On3Learn, a vendor experienced with developing AmeriCorps programs. To request access to the webinar series, send an email to
americorps@wv.gov.
Any other questions in regard to this NOFO should be submitted to
americorps@wv.gov. Questions will be answered in a timely fashion by Volunteer West Virginia staff.
Federal Funder Information
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is the federal funding agency that administers AmeriCorps and other National Service programs. More information about CNCS is available at
https://americorps.gov.