FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec 23, 2024

National service agency announces funding opportunity to support Tribal Nations in addressing their unique and critical needs. 

Washington, DC – AmeriCorps, the federal agency for service and volunteerism, announced that the 2025 Native Nations Notice of Funding Opportunity, along with the  2025 AmeriCorps State and National Planning Notice of Funding Opportunity, are now open. These funding opportunities are open to federally recognized tribes, and tribal organizations that are controlled, authorized, or chartered by federally recognized Indian Tribes, who are interested in hosting AmeriCorps members starting in the summer of of 2025. 

This competition is designed to support Tribal Nations in addressing their unique and critical needs. Priorities include strengthening education, preserving traditional languages and cultural practices, advancing environmental stewardship, fostering economic opportunity, promoting healthy futures, and enhancing the quality of life for veterans. These funding opportunities will place hundreds of AmeriCorps members across Indian Country to create positive, lasting change.

“This funding opportunity represents AmeriCorps’ continued commitment to our Native Nations partners,” said Sonali Nijhawan, Director, AmeriCorps State and National. “This grant competition will result in meaningful investments in projects that are led by Native Nations organizations to meet their communities’ unique and urgent needs.”

In addition to driving community impact, applicants must outline how their program will benefit participating AmeriCorps members, particularly in areas like professional development and offering a competitive benefits package. Strong proposals will demonstrate how tribal programs will support their members, ensuring success during and after their service.

A new feature in this year’s competition is that applicants may be eligible for 100% match replacement. More information about match replacement can be found in the Notice of Funding Opportunity and application instructions on the funding page.

These grants represent a significant federal investment in Native Nations and locally driven initiatives that aim to build strong Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities. This funding, which is part of AmeriCorps State and National,will engage individuals in service projects that strengthen partnerships, enhance community capacity, and prepare the next generation of public service leaders.

The application deadline is Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET. Successful applicants will likely be notified at the end of May 2025, and funding will be released in July. More details can be found on the funding page. 

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, provides opportunities for Americans to serve their country domestically, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, improve lives and communities, and strengthen civic engagement. Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.

AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service. Learn how to get involved at AmeriCorps.gov/Serve.