Apply to be an AmeriCorps project site

Thank you for your interest in our AmeriCorps programs! Follow the three steps below to apply to become an Americorps project site!

1

Complete our readiness assessment

Are you just learning about AmeriCorps, and wondering if you’re ready to host a member? Find out by completing our Project Site Readiness Assessment. This step is optional, but highly recommended.

2

Sign up for our mailing list

Application materials for our 2026-27 program year will be posted in February.

Please contact us if you’d like us to notify you by email when our next application is available.

2

Review our Request For Applications (RFA) guidance documents

So your organization is ready to host an AmeriCorps member? Great! Before starting your application, review WSC’s RFA Guidance Document. It contains critical information about hosting members through one of our programs, and updates for the 2026-27 program year. Application review and award may take up to 3 weeks.

If you have any questions, please contact us!

NOTE: Washington Reading Corps’ application form will be available in April 2026.

3

Join a Q&A session

We’ll be hosting live Q&A sessions via Microsoft Teams (you can join through your web browser) every day at 11:30 a.m. You do not need to pre-register.

Monday-Friday, 11:30a-12:30p Click here to join the meeting or call in to 1-833-322-1218 |  Meeting ID 632 214 446

Forms

Within the application, you’ll need to complete and attach the following documents:

  • a position description form and recruitment worksheet for each unique member position in the project
  • project performance plan (output and outcome impact goals)
  • wage theft prevention certification (new applicants only).

You can download them prior to starting your application (see below). Alternatively, you’ll be able to start an application and pause to complete the forms at the steps provided.

Project Performance Plans
Member Position Descriptions

MyAmeriCorps Recruitment Worksheet

Wage Theft Prevention Certification Form

4

Submit an application

Ready to apply? Click the “Project site application” icon to get started.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit as soon as possible to allow enough time for application evaluation, member recruitment and enrollment.