AmeriCorps Updates Grant Forms With New Audit Questions
Published Date: 10/30/2026
Notice
Summary
AmeriCorps is updating its grant application questions for organizations and governments applying for funding. They’re swapping out old ID fields, adding new questions about audits, background checks, and volunteer recognition. If you want to share your thoughts, send comments by December 29, 2026—no cost changes, just smoother paperwork!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
More detailed application; bigger paperwork burden
AmeriCorps is changing its grant application questions for organizations and State, local, or Tribal governments. The revised form will be used for an estimated 13,200 annual responses and is expected to impose a total of 79,200 annual burden hours; written comments on these changes are due December 29, 2026.
New applicant affirmations for background checks and coverage
The application will add affirmations that applicants will complete all required criminal history checks and will provide any requested health care and liability coverage, comply with AmeriCorps branding requirements, and include volunteer recognition activities.
Single-audit question added to application
The revised form adds a question asking whether the applicant is required to have a single audit in the fiscal year.
New target-population and reporting fields (youth 14-21 and metrics)
The application adds a target-population option for "youth and young adults (14-21)" and new fields to enter or revise projected totals of other revenue funds, number of volunteers generated by AmeriCorps members, and percent of disadvantaged youth enrolled.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-21303, Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; NCCC Service Project Application
AmeriCorps is updating the application form for groups that want to host NCCC service teams. If you’re a business or organization interested in sponsoring a team, this affects you! They’re asking for feedback by December 18, 2026, and the changes aim to make the process smoother without adding extra costs or time burdens.
2026-21002, Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; AmeriCorps VISTA Criminal History Acknowledgement Form
AmeriCorps is rolling out a new form for VISTA sponsors and candidates to confirm criminal history info. This helps keep the program safe and fair, with a chance for public feedback until November 13, 2026. If you’re involved with VISTA, this update might affect your application process but won’t cost extra money.
2026-19641, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; AmeriCorps Seniors Application Instructions, Progress Reporting, Independent Living and Respite Surveys
AmeriCorps Seniors is updating how they collect info from volunteers and programs, including application steps, progress reports, and surveys about independent living and respite care. These changes aim to make reporting easier and clearer, with public comments welcomed until October 26, 2026. This affects AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers and program managers, helping save time and improve how progress is tracked without extra costs.
2026-17436, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; AmeriCorps Education Award Transfer Forms
The Corporation for National and Community Service, operating as AmeriCorps, has submitted an information collection request (ICR) for AmeriCorps education award transfer forms.
2026-14906, Rescinding Portions of AmeriCorps Title VI Regulations To Conform More Closely With the Statutory Text and To Implement Executive Order 14281
AmeriCorps is updating its rules to match the original Civil Rights Act by removing parts that punish unintentional discrimination. This change affects organizations working with AmeriCorps, making compliance simpler and avoiding legal issues. Comments are open until August 24, 2026, so now’s the time to weigh in!
2026-14188, Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; AmeriCorps VISTA Criminal History Acknowledgement Form
AmeriCorps is rolling out a new form for VISTA sponsors and candidates to acknowledge criminal history info. This helps keep everyone safe and informed while serving communities. If you’re involved, you’ve got until September 14, 2026, to share your thoughts—no big costs, just a little paperwork time.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-22215, Notice of Order Regarding Exclusion and Removal of Acronis Products From Federal Civilian Executive Branch Information Technology Systems and Procurements
The Department of Homeland Security has banned Acronis products from all federal civilian agencies. This means no new Acronis tech can be bought, and existing Acronis products must be removed from government IT systems. Agencies need to act fast to comply, which could affect budgets and tech plans soon.
Next: 2026-22219, 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Community Compass Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Post-Award Reporting
HUD wants to update how it collects reports from groups getting Community Compass help after they receive funding. This affects organizations that get technical assistance and capacity building support, asking them to provide clearer, easier-to-manage info. Comments on these changes are open until November 30, 2026, with no new costs expected—just smoother reporting!