AmeriCorps Renews Easy Feedback Collection for Better Services

2026-06135 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Disability Accommodations Reimbursement Request Form

AmeriCorps is asking for approval to keep using a form that helps people request money back for disability accommodations. This affects individuals and organizations who need these accommodations and want to get reimbursed. Comments on this form are open until April 30, 2026, and no changes to costs or timing are expected.

2026-06137 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Day of Service Application Instructions (MLK & 9/11)

AmeriCorps is updating the application instructions for their Day of Service events on MLK Day and 9/11. This affects volunteers, organizations, and businesses who want to join these special service days. They’re asking for public feedback by April 30, 2026, to make the process easier and clearer—no cost changes, just smoother paperwork!

2026-05934 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Segal Education Award-Related Information Collection Requests

AmeriCorps is renewing three important forms tied to the Segal Education Award, like the voucher and payment request forms. If you use these forms, now’s your chance to share feedback by April 27, 2026. This update aims to keep things clear and easy without adding extra hassle or costs for users.

2026-05507 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NCCC Project Sponsor Survey

AmeriCorps is updating its NCCC Project Sponsor Survey and asking for public feedback by April 20, 2026. This survey affects businesses and organizations that work with AmeriCorps NCCC projects and aims to make the survey clearer and easier to complete. No extra costs or big changes are expected, but your input will help improve how they collect important info.

2026-03927 — Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program

AmeriCorps is teaming up with the Social Security Administration to double-check Social Security numbers and citizenship info for people applying to serve or get education awards. This new program starts April 1, 2026, runs for 18 months, and helps make sure only eligible folks get in. If you have thoughts, speak up by March 30, 2026—this keeps everything fair and square!

2026-05745 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; AmeriCorps External Reviewer Application Instructions

AmeriCorps wants to keep collecting info from people who want to review grant applications. If you’re interested in helping review these grants, you can comment on the instructions by May 26, 2026. This renewal affects about 500 reviewers yearly and won’t cost you money, just some time to apply and review.

Previous: 2026-05695 — Marine Mammals; File No. 29456

Dr. Steven Reilly from Yale wants a 3-year permit to import and study parts from up to 15 whales or dolphins each year to learn why they live so long. The public can comment on this plan until April 23, 2026. This research could help science without harming marine mammals, and no extra environmental review is needed.

Next: 2026-05697 — Agency Information Collection Activity: Native American Direct Loan (NADL) Processing Requirements

The VA is asking for public feedback on keeping the current Native American Direct Loan (NADL) paperwork the same. This affects Native American veterans who use these loans to buy homes, and the VA wants to make sure the process stays clear and helpful without adding extra hassle. Comments are open until May 26, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up if you have ideas!