AmeriCorps Planning Grants RFP Public Notice 2026

The State of Alaska, through the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development and Serve Alaska, is soliciting proposals for AmeriCorps Planning Grants under solicitation 26AC-F. These pass-through grants are designed for organizations intending to apply for AmeriCorps program funding within the next one to two years and seek assistance in developing a project that deploys members to address significant community problems. The grants have a maximum duration of 12 months, with a recommended start date of January 1, 2027, or later. Applications must be submitted via email to [email hidden] by December 1, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Eligible applicants must maintain an active System for Award Management registration and provide a valid Unique Entity Identifier and Employer Identification Number. First-time applicants are required to provide a match of at least 24 percent of total operating and administrative costs. Financial constraints include a 5 percent limit on the AmeriCorps share of administrative costs and a 10 percent cap on equipment purchases for items valued at 10,000 dollars or more. Proposals will be evaluated based on cost effectiveness and budget adequacy. Required submission materials include the Planning Grant Application Form, a Budget Workbook, IRS Form 990, and the most recent single audit report or financial statements. All awards are subject to Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Parts 200 and 2205, as well as AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR 2520–2550.