AmeriCorps Formula Grant Application 2026/2027

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. HSS-26-042
AMERICORPS COMPETITIVE AND FORMULA
GRANT
APPLICATIONS: 2026-2027
FOR
DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Department of Health and Social Services
Division of Social Services
State Office of Volunteerism/AmeriCorps
Competitive, Formula and Planning Grants

DHSS MISSION: Improve the quality of life for Delaware's residents by promoting
health and well-being, fostering self sufficiency and protecting vulnerable populations
ALWAYS USE CAPTIVATING
GRAPHICS THAT GET TO THE POINT
Office of Financial
Management
Empowerment ($BM)
Services
Social Services
Public Health
Social
Medicaid and Services
Medical
Long Term
Assistance
Care
Residents
Substance Abuse
Protection
and Mental
Health
Child Support
Services
Visually Impaired
Aging and Adults
Developmental
with Physical
Disabilities
Disabilities

INFORMATION DECK
This information session will explain the
RFP boilerplate, the RFP process
and address any questions or
concerns from potential bidders.

STAKEHOLDERS
Delaware Department of
Health and Social Services
Division of Social Services
State Office of Volunteerism
Governor's Commission on
Community and Volunteer Service

State Office of Volunteerism
The State Office of Volunteerism (SOV) is Delaware's primary
resource for volunteerism and national service. SOV provides
statewide leadership for the promotion and encouragement of
volunteerism to persons of all ages, and coordinates a variety
of volunteer events, including: The Governor's Outstanding
Volunteer Awards, and the Governor's Youth Volunteer Service
Awards. The State Office of Volunteerism provides
coordination and linkages with volunteer programs throughout
the state, hosts a Volunteer Service Conference, and manages
four direct volunteer service programs.
State Office of Volunteerism programs include:
AmeriCorps
Foster Grandparent Program
Volunteer Delaware 50+
Volunteer Delaware

Governor's Commission on Community and
Volunteer Service (GCCVS)
Established in 2004, by a Governor's Executive Order,
The Governor's Commission on Community and
Volunteer Service was established to facilitate
volunteerism and service initiatives throughout the
State of Delaware.
This Act consolidates the Delaware Community
Service Commission (federally mandated through the
Code of Federal Regulations 45 CFR 2550) with the
Council of Volunteer Services.

GCCVS Grant Process
GCCVS is charged with administering the state's
process. The process begins with a Request for
Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals that will be
considered for submission to either the National
Competition or Formula funding
"Competitive funds" compete with others nationally
and are decided upon by the Corporation for National
and Community Service. A minimum of 20 members is
required.
Applicants that are submitted for competitive funds
and are not successful could also be considered for
formula funds.
"Formula funds" compete at the state level with others
for federal formula funding allotment (based on
population) with decisions made by GCCVS in mid to
late May. Planning grants are an option.

SCOPE OF SERVICES
AmeriCorps State grants support a broad range of
local service programs that engage thousands of
Americans in intensive service to meet critical
community needs. Applicants should respond to at
least one of the Focus Areas (as outlined in the 2025
AmeriCorps Notice of Funding Opportunity), which
are:
* Veterans and Military Families Economic
Opportunity Education
* Environmental Stewardship Healthy Futures
Disaster Services

RESPONSE TO RFP
All components listed in this section
are mandatory.
Proposals will be accepted until:
May 26, 2026 at 1 PM EDT
when the proposals
will be recorded. The proposals
must include: