Important Information
Intent to Apply Due: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Applications Due (Volunteer NH Online Application System): Wednesday, October 28
Notifications (with potential clarifications): Wednesday, November 20:
Final Applications due in eGrants: Friday, December 18:
Application Submission: Applications must be submitted in Volunteer NH’s online grant application portal: https://volunteernh.smapply.io (Approved applicants will then submit their final application in eGrants.)
Eligible Applicants
Per Volunteer NH’s policy, to be considered for New/Recompete Competitive funding, at least one of the following statements about the Legal Applicant Organization must be true:
- The Legal Applicant Organization has successfully administered an AmeriCorps State grant for at least one year or successfully completed a Planning Grant through Volunteer NH.
- the Legal Applicant Organization must have successfully administered an AmeriCorps State or National grant in New Hampshire or another state and be willing to grant Volunteer NH access to any requested compliance and reporting documentation.
Not eligible to apply to this opportunity but want to learn more about NH AmeriCorps funding? Email Emily@volunteernh.org to learn more about our upcoming Planning Grant Opportunity.
National Direct Consultation
National Direct applicants wishing to consult with the Commission must complete the ASC National Direct Consultation Form on their webpage.
Important Documents
- FY27 NOFO & Application Instructions
- Budget Template: Fixed Amount Grant (download)
- Budget Template: Cost Reimbursement Grant (download)
- Narrative Template (download)
- Logic Model Template (download)