Become a Program

Organizations identify their community need, then design and implement an AmeriCorps program that will leverage people power as a solution. They recruit, train, and manage individuals, called AmeriCorps members, to deliver those services. Successful proposals describe how AmeriCorps service positions are an appropriate strategy to meet a community need AND identify supports for AmeriCorps participants to develop their career or continue their education.

AmeriCorps State and National
Rhode Island Grants
Program Year 2026-2027

Interested in hosting an AmeriCorps program in Rhode Island?

ServeRI is now accepting applications for the 2026–27 AmeriCorps Grant year. Applications must be received at serveri@ride.ri.gov no later than 5:00 PM EST on November 7, 2025. Read the full program description and application instructions in the Request for Proposals.

NEW APPLICANTS - Submit the Intent to Apply Webform.

Application Materials

Resources and Technical Assistance

The following tutorials and examples may assist new applicants for AmeriCorps State and National funding:

System for Award Management

All applicants must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ and maintain an active SAM registration until the application process is complete. If an applicant is awarded a grant, it must maintain an active SAM registration throughout the life of the award. See the SAM Quick Guide for Grantees or SAM.Gov Registration AmeriCorps Tutorial.

Start now. ServeRI recommends potential applicants do not delay in finalizing a new registration or renewing an existing SAM registration.

National Direct Consultation

National Direct Consultation requires multi-state (also known as national direct) applicants applying for competitive AmeriCorps funding to consult with the state or territorial service commission in the locations in which they are applying to place members. In order to streamline the consultation process, Rhode Island collaborates with other states in using the online form provided by America’s Service Commissions.