MSA's Funding Opportunities
New funding opportunities are announced throughout the year. As Requests for Proposals (RFP's) are released, they will be posted here and on our homepage. Join our e-Mail list to receive funding announcements.
AmeriCorps State
These grants are offered to organizations to engage individuals in intensive service to address unmet community needs in the Commonwealth.
2012-2013 AmeriCorps State RFP
Thank you for your interest in AmeriCorps. The 2012-2013 AmeriCorps State Request for Proposals (RFP) is now closed. You are still able to review the RFP for your reference by clicking here.
To learn more about AmeriCorps, including the option to download the AmeriCorps 101 PowerPoint, click here.
Commonwealth Corps
These grants are offered to organizations to operate a corps-based program that specifically engages Massachusetts residents in service to address unmet needs of the Commonwealth. Please check back here in late winter for updates on the availability of funding. Learn more about the Commonwealth Corps Initiative.
Other Opportunities
Service Mini-Grants
These mini-grants are offered to organizations to support innovation in service and volunteer engagement. These opportunities are contingent upon funding availability. Find out more about these exciting service initiatives!
Disability Inclusion Funds (for National Service Programs)
These mini-grants are offered to National Service programs (AmeriCorps State and National Direct, Senior Corps, and Learn and Serve) to produce new materials in alternative formats or conduct other inclusive outreach and recruitment activities. Disability funds are also available to support programs in providing reasonable accommodations for members and service participants. Click to learn more about disability inclusion mini-grants or funds for reasonable accommodations.
National Opportunities
AmeriCorps National Direct Grants
If your organization operates in more than one state and would prefer to compete as a single entity, please apply directly to the Corporation for National and Community Service for a National Direct grant. However, any organization that plans to have an operating site in Massachusetts through a National Direct grant is required to contact MSA through a consultation process. Click here to download the National Direct consultation form.
AmeriCorps*VISTA
This program is administered by the CNCS state office. Click here to find out more about AmeriCorps*VISTA.
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC)
This program is administered by the regional office. Click here to learn about AmeriCorps*NCCC.
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