AmeriCorps Renews Grant Reviewer Signup Form
Published Date: 5/28/2026
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Summary
AmeriCorps is renewing its application form for people who want to review grant applications. This affects individuals interested in helping AmeriCorps pick the best projects, with about 500 expected to apply each year. Comments on the form are open until June 29, 2026, and the process aims to keep things simple and efficient without extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
AmeriCorps External Reviewer Application Renewed
You can continue to apply to be an AmeriCorps external reviewer because AmeriCorps has submitted a renewal of the External Reviewer Application (OMB Control Number 3045-0090). The agency plans to keep using the currently approved collection until OMB approves the renewal; the current collection is due to expire on May 31, 2026.
Electronic Application and Time Burden
If you apply to be an external reviewer, you must complete an electronic application through AmeriCorps' web-based system. AmeriCorps estimates about 500 annual responses and a total of 375 annual burden hours (about 45 minutes per response).
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