About the Program for 2026-27

We are pleased to share the Request for Proposals for the 2026-27 AmeriCorps program is now open!

This aims to empower tomorrow’s compassionate leaders and engaged citizens through service on campuses and in communities throughout Washington. The program aims to recruit and mobilize AmeriCorps members and student volunteers to provide direct service support that will further academic success and college and career readiness for low-income, at-risk students, across the region. 

FOCUS AREAS

For 2025-26, we will be prioritizing applications focusing on K-12 Academic Engagement, College/University Student Success, and Medical/Mental Health focus areas. While we welcome proposals from all previous focus areas, this year's program is smaller and will be more competitive. Projects in focus areas outside of Education will be awarded if space permits.

TO APPLY

To access the application, please click here. The individual link you used to access your RFP submission is unique to you. If you need to return to your RFP to complete it at a later time, simply re-click the original link to continue (you must be on the same internet browser and on the same computer). Your responses will be saved. Note that only one proposal can be submitted through your link. 

TIMELINE

Priority proposal review deadline is 4/30/26. We will continue reviewing proposals on a first come first serve basis until all positions are filled. We are estimating member start dates beginning 9/1/26.

The application link contains all the details on living allowances and participation fees for 2026-27.

QUESTIONS?

Please reach out to Lainie Juhl at Lainie.Juhl@wwu.edu or schedule a meeting with her on Calendly.