Serve North Dakota

03/09/2026

2026-27 AmeriCorps Application OPEN:

Serve ND (State Commission) is announcing that effective March 9, 2026 competition is open for AmeriCorps*State formula funded proposals for projects operating during the 2026-2027 project year.

The North Dakota AmeriCorps*State Formula Request for Proposal application instructions can be downloaded from https://www.commerce.nd.gov/workforce/americorps/americorps-grants The RFP application can also be ordered by calling the North Dakota Department of Commerce, Workforce Development Division, at 701-328-6048.

For AmeriCorps*State formula applications, you must file a 2026-2027 Notice of Intent to Apply (State Formula Funds) form by April 17, 2026. This Notice of Intent can be found at https://www.commerce.nd.gov/workforce/americorps/americorps-grants. The Notice of Intent can be emailed to [email protected] by the due date. AmeriCorps*State formula grants are subject to the availability of member slots and funds from the Corporation for National and Community Service. Grant Application due date April 24, 2025.

The State Commission frequently receives more applications than can be awarded. The State Commission selects applications using an extensive multi-stage process that includes reviews by peer review panels, the State Commission staff, Commissioners, and approval by the ND State Commission.

Serve ND has the right to make no awards.

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07/31/2025

AmeriCorps Programs are starting up for the 2025-26 grant year.

Maria is North Dakota’s Reading & Math Corps Program Coordinator! She will be sharing the impact of Reading Corps at the ND Science of Reading Summit over the next two days!

07/01/2025

🎉 Happy 701 Day!
Today we celebrate the land of the legendary — and the legendary service of our AmeriCorps members across North Dakota. From small towns to big cities, your dedication strengthens our communities and inspires others to serve. 💪💙

Whether you're mentoring youth, supporting disaster response, or building capacity for nonprofits, YOU are what makes North Dakota shine.

06/04/2025

🌱 Partnering with Strengthen ND means celebrating incredible changemakers like Mary Podoll! As the Strong Farm Community Liaison, she’s helping new farmers build their futures—without the risk. Her passion for supporting others makes a difference every day.

04/30/2025

03/25/2025

1 week left to register for our Nonprofit Leadership Conference at the Early Bird rate!

NDANO members - register now and SAVE !!

https://www.ndano.org/conference/2025.html

03/14/2025

Happy AmeriCorps Week 2025!

At the end of AmeriCorps week, we reflect on how AmeriCorps works because we put people where the need is greatest. From supporting education and disaster recovery to helping veterans and protecting the environment, millions of Americans donned the 🅰️ to demonstrate how service and volunteerism can make a real difference in our communities every day.

Join AmeriCorps to recognize the extraordinary acts of ordinary citizens who bring out the best of America: AmeriCorps.gov/AmeriCorpsWeek

03/13/2025

Happy AmeriCorps Week 2025!

Today, we reflect on last's year of service and the impact AmeriCorps members have had: 227 members, 90 service locations, and over 3.4 million dollars of investment in communities across North Dakota. To everyone who serves or has served, thank you!

Read The Full Report:
https://americorps.gov/sites/default/files/upload/state_profiles/pdf_2025/ND_Combined.pdf

03/12/2025

On this day of , our nation’s leaders and mayors recognize the volunteers whose efforts support essential community programs in schools, food banks, shelters, youth organizations, veterans’ facilities, and other nonprofit, tribal, and faith-based organizations.

Thank you Governor Kelly Armstrong for declaring March 9-15 as AmeriCorps Week in North Dakota! The hard work of nonprofits and volunteers in North Dakota is attested to in your proclamation and proclamations of many Mayors across the state.

Proclamation
https://www.governor.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/AmeriCorps%20Week%202025.pdf

03/11/2025

🚨 : Partner Appreciation Day🚨 Tuesday, March 11

During , we extend a heartfelt to all our partners who have been an invaluable part of what we do every day.

Strengthen ND, Souris Basin Planning Council, South East Education Cooperative, and so many more! Each of you helps turn federal dollars into community solutions, and your work helps communities grow stronger year after year.

Thank you for your support of AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers and for your ongoing commitment to bringing about positive change. Celebrate with us: AmeriCorps.gov/AmeriCorpsWeek

03/10/2025

🚨AmeriCorps Week🚨March 9 – 15

Join us in celebrating the members and volunteers who have created a lasting impact in communities nationwide. During AmeriCorps Week, be sure to follow along as we share the extraordinary ways AmeriCorps and ServeND works for America: AmeriCorps.gov/AmeriCorpsWeek
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