Volunteer Louisiana has published its FY27 Requests For Proposals (RFPs) to support AmeriCorps Louisiana program activities from August 2027 to July 2028. Volunteer Louisiana welcomes applications from governmental agencies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations interested in recompeting for, continuing, or establishing an AmeriCorps program within their respective entities. Administered by Volunteer Louisiana, these grants are made available through the federal agency, AmeriCorps.

National Competitive RFP process: This RFP process is open for current AmeriCorps Louisiana programs in year 2 or 3 of a 3-year National Competitive grant cycle and all AmeriCorps Louisiana programs that will complete any 3-year grant cycle in 2027. Volunteer Louisiana shared National Competitive RFP information directly with the Authorized Representatives of qualified programs. This process has a Notice of Intent to Apply deadline of Sun., Sept. 27, 2027 by 11:59 p.m. and a Final Application deadline of Sun., Nov. 1, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.

State Formula RFP process: This RFP process is open for current AmeriCorps Louisiana programs in year 2 or 3 of a 3-year State Formula grant cycle (known and State Formula Continuation applicant) and any New organizations applying for a 3-year grant cycle that will begin in and after August 2027. Interested organizations should carefully review the FY26 State Formula RFP and the Guidance files below. This process has a Notice of Intent to Apply deadline of Sun., Jan. 3, 2027 by 11:59 p.m. and a Final Application deadline of Sun., Feb. 28 by 11:59 p.m.

Please e-mail Jacob Brumfield, Director of National Service, with any questions about these two RFP opportunities.

Sections

State Formula RFP Files. Applications due by 11:59 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 28, 2027 (click to view or download)

These PDF files are for both New Applicants and State Formula Continuation applicants to review RFP opportunities, requirements, timeline, process, and schedule of technical assistance sessions.

• Volunteer Louisiana FY27 State Formula RFP.pdf

• Guidance Volunteer Louisiana FY27 State Formula RFP applicants.pdf

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State Formula RFP Resources

Additional resource files from AmeriCorps are linked here:

• 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Mandatory Supplemental Information (PDF)

• 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Application Instructions (PDF)

• 2027 AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps Performance Measure Instructions (PDF)

• 2027 Applicant-Determined Performance Measure Instructions (PDF)

Note: Volunteer Louisiana will review and update these files by the end of September 2026 and publish on this Volunteer Louisiana Grant Opportunities webpage. Revised versions will include information on how to file applications in the America Learns’ Grant Gateway system rather than AmeriCorps' eGrants system. However, AmeriCorps' guidance about grant planning and operations will remain the same for this content.

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Grant Application Timeline (Simplified)

The full timeline is available in the Guidance Volunteer Louisiana FY27 State Formula RFP applicants file (p.3)

• Wed., Sept. 17 to Fri., Sept. 25: Volunteer Louisiana hosts RFP Reviews for State Formula applicants. (See RFP Review Sessions section)
• Mon., Sept. 28 - Thurs., Dec. 17: Volunteer Louisiana hosts RFP Training and Technical Assistance Sessions for applicants (See RFP Drop-In Training and Technical Assistance Sessions section.
• Sun., Jan. 3, 2027 11:59 p.m.: Deadline for New Applicants to complete the 1-hour AmeriCorps 101 for Staff online course (See the Additional Requirements for New Applicants section)
• Sun., Jan. 3, 2027 11:59 p.m.: Deadline for Continuation and New Applicants to submit their Notice of Intent to Apply (NOIA) via the online form: Link to Notice of Intent to Apply form.
• Mon., Jan. 4: Additional Training and Technical Assistance Sessions for January and February will be shared with applicants who have complete the NOIA form.
• Sun., Feb. 28, 11:59 p.m.:  State Formula RFP applications due for New Applicants and Continuation Applicants in America Learns’ Grant Gateway system.
• Mon., March 15: Volunteer Louisiana Commission will update any organization(s) whose applications does not meet a minimum score to proceed in the FY26 RFP process. For all organizations that do meet a minimum score to proceed, Volunteer Louisiana will issue letters covering application items that need clarifications or corrections.
• March 15 - April 11: Applicants can continue to refine their State Formula applications.
• Sun., April 11, 11:59 p.m.: Final Versions of State Formula RFP applications due
• Second half of April: AmeriCorps Committee of the Volunteer Louisiana Commission Board will review all State Formula applications and prepare recommendations for discussion at the May 12 Quarterly Board meeting.
• Wed., May 12: Volunteer Louisiana Commission Board will discuss annual State Formula Funding applications on this date
• Late May (estimated): Volunteer Louisiana Commission submits selected State Formula applicant information via eGrants to AmeriCorps.
• By August (estimated): (clarified dates expected in March): AmeriCorps will issue Notice of Grant Awards (NOGAs) to Volunteer Louisiana for selected State Formula applicants. Awarded programs must wait until after the NOGA date to begin their programs. AmeriCorps will issue Notice of Grant Awards (NOGAs) to Volunteer Louisiana for selected State Formula applicants. In turn, Volunteer Louisiana will issue State of Louisiana Annual Grant Agreements. Awarded programs may begin operating within their Performance Period dates.

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