New Applicant Resources

Applicant Webinars and Resources

Are you a new applicant or wondering about AmeriCorps funding? These resources can help!

Planning Grant Cohorts

A planning grant helps new organizations create an AmeriCorps program.

Uses for the grant may include:

• identifying community needs
  
• creating a program model
  
• assigning roles for AmeriCorps members
  
• program budget and cost estimates

To support successful planning grants, we offer the following learning resources. Find resources related to:

AmeriCorps 101 Planning Grant Information Sheet

Theory of Change and Logic Model

• Theory of Change Activity
• Logic Model Template
• Logic Model Activity

Evidence Base for Intervention

• The Evidence Exchange (AmeriCorps database with research and evaluation reports)

Performance Measure Instructions

• Performance Measurements Worksheet

Program Design and Staffing

Fiscal Grant Management Presentation

• AmeriCorps Budget and Fiscal Management Resources
• Budget Tool
  

Member Eligibility, NSCHC, and Member Enrollment

Member Recruitment and Management

• Staff Timesheets Requirements Guide
  
• AmeriCorps Branding Guidance

Formula Grant Resources - New Applicants 

Formula grants help create local AmeriCorps programs. Population, poverty level, and number of supported AmeriCorps members decide formula funding. 

Formula Grant Webinar for New Applicants (Recorded) 

Formula Grant New Applicants Presentation

Frequently Asked Questions