Grant Competitions

This page has both the Commission's grant competition announcements and links to grants made directly by the AmeriCorps federal agency. Official competition announcements are on the State of Maine Division of Procurement Services page for Grants.  

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AmeriCorps State Grants: 2 Requests for Proposals Open

RFA# 202403063:  Maine Rural State AmeriCorps Grants

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 11, 2024

Volunteer Maine is seeking proposals for AmeriCorps programs under Maine AmeriCorps Rural State AmeriCorps grant competition. Programs must be designed to enroll between two and five full-time AmeriCorps member service years (3,400 to 8,500 hours) in each year of the grant’s 3 years. Each AmeriCorps member service plan must require full-time service (40 hours/week) and all must serve within the applicant organization.

Applicants must implement an evidence-based program model that addresses one of these  community issues:
•    Public Health – including domestic violence, abuse or neglect, substance use, emergency preparedness/response, adverse childhood experiences, and mental health; 
•    Workforce development – combining service with skill development or certifications that lead to post-service employment
•    Housing – affordable and safe housing; home energy conservation, weatherization, or repair programs that perform the modifications, teach homeowners DIY skills, or help residents connect with programs that offer financial assistance to accomplish the projects
•    Climate action compatible with Maine Won’t Wait (the state climate action plan) and Maine Climate Corps; and, 
•    Environmental/community resilience, adaptation, and sustainability including emergency preparedness.

Eligible applicants are public or non-profit agencies, higher education institutions, and regional organizations that have no prior AmeriCorps grant management experience and will operate an AmeriCorps program solely within Maine. Typical awards for range from $34,000 to $135,000.

A copy of this RFA, as well as the Question & Answer Summary and all amendments related to this RFA, can be obtained at the following website: https://www.maine.gov/dafs/bbm/procurementservices/vendors/grants and through the links below.

There will be a virtual information session on 03/22/2024 at 1pm to answer questions about this AmeriCorps competition. Registration is required. Use this link: http://tinyurl.com/mrxcn8r9. 

Proposals must be submitted electronically as directed in the RFA. Both the proposal sections using the federal eGrants system and additional documents emailed to the Division of Procurement Services (Proposals@maine.gov) must be received no later than 11:59 p.m., local time on April 11, 2024. Proposals received after the 11:59 p.m. deadline will be rejected without exception.

Request for Applications Document:  DOWNLOAD 


RFA# 202403058: Maine AmeriCorps Standard Formula Grants

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 11, 2024

Volunteer Maine, the Commission for Community Service, is seeking proposals for AmeriCorps programs under Maine AmeriCorps Standard Formula grant competition. Programs must have sufficient service work to account for at least 13,600 hours of service by AmeriCorps members in each of three years.

Applicants must implement an evidence-based program model that addresses one of these  community issues:
•    Public Health – including domestic violence, abuse or neglect, substance use, emergency preparedness/response, adverse childhood experiences, and mental health; 
•    Workforce development – combining service with skill development or certifications that lead to post-service employment
•    Housing – affordable and safe housing; home energy conservation, weatherization, or repair programs that perform the modifications, teach homeowners DIY skills, or help residents connect with programs that offer financial assistance to accomplish the projects
•    Climate action compatible with Maine Won’t Wait (the state climate action plan) and Maine Climate Corps; and, 
•    Environmental/community resilience, adaptation, and sustainability including emergency preparedness.

Eligible applicants are public or non-profit agencies, higher education institutions, and regional organizations that will operate an AmeriCorps program solely within Maine. Typical awards for range from $216,000 to $270,000.

A copy of this RFA, as well as the Question & Answer Summary and all amendments related to this RFA, can be obtained at the following website: https://www.maine.gov/dafs/bbm/procurementservices/vendors/grants and through the link below.

There will be a virtual information session on 03/22/2024 at 10am to answer questions about this AmeriCorps competition. Registration is required. Use this link: http://tinyurl.com/yc4njust. 

Proposals must be submitted electronically as directed in the RFA. Both the proposal sections using the federal eGrants system and additional documents emailed to the Division of Procurement Services (Proposals@maine.gov) must be received no later than 11:59 p.m., local time on April 11, 2024. Proposals received after the 11:59 p.m. deadline will be rejected without exception.

Request for Applications Document:  DOWNLOAD 

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Maine Climate Corps Grants

There are no active requests for applications at this time. 

For information, contact the Climate Corps Coordinator at 07-624-7792.

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Direct Grants from AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps NCCC North Central Region 2023-2024 Request for Applications

Who Can Receive a Team?

Nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government entities (federal, state and local), public schools and universities, and Native American Tribal Councils.

What Can Teams Do?

  • NCCC teams work on a variety of projects, each lasting up to the length of the round. Service areas include:
  • Disaster Mitigation, Response & Recovery
  • Urban and Rural Development
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Energy Conservation
  • Infrastructure Improvement

PLEASE NOTE: Due dates for project proposals vary.

To learn more about expectations of a project sponsor and how to apply use this LINK.

NOTE: Volunteer Maine staff are available to provide local advice on designing a project and submitting the proposal. 

Federal contact for next steps: 

Alana Svensen Hults, Assistant Program Director
202-409-6797
asvensen@cns.gov