2026-2027 AmeriCorps State Request for Applications - Competitive Pool
Funding Overview
On November 24, 2025 the Serve New Mexico Commission will release its Request for Applications (RFA: #26-631-7004-00093), based on AmeriCorps Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2026 - 2027 Program Year. The 2026 “Competitive” competition is to request applications to establish AmeriCorps programs throughout the State of New Mexico to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic participation through service. When AmeriCorps releases the NOFO, an amendment will be made to update the NOFO and all associated material to this newest opportunity. All updates and amendment notifications will be sent out to those organizations that submit a Notice of Intent to Apply on December 1, 2025.
This funding competition is called “Competitive” because the Serve New Mexico Commission will review and select the highest quality applications to be submitted on behalf of the Serve New Mexico Commission to be considered by AmeriCorps for Funding. While the Serve New Mexico Commission will review receive the application and conduct a review process is designed to identify and determine which programs will be represent the Serve New Mexico Commission, the funding decisions will be made by AmeriCorps. See RFA 26-631-7004-00093 (below) for Program Year 2025–2026 funding priorities.
All interested applicants must submit a Notification of Intent to by December 1, 2025 by 11:59pm MST and applications from eligible applicants are due December 23, 2025 by 5:00pm Mountain. See RFA 26-631-7001-00093 (below) for details.
RFA 26-631-7004-00093 - PDF
Important Application Dates
- Submission of the Notice of Intent to Apply for this competition is due on December 1, 2025 by 11:59pm MST by email to servenm@dws.nm.gov This list will be used for all communication related to this RFP for the remainder of the application timeline.
- Deadline to submit Written Questions: December 15, 2025
- Response to Written Questions: December 18, 2025
- The deadline for Full Applications is December 23, 2025 by 5:00pm MST. The application process requires submission of final word documents and excel to servenm@dws.nm.gov.
All required items must be submitted by the given due dates. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
Application Materials For Operational
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Procurement Materials
***All Additional Procurement Additional Documents will be emailed directly to applicants following the submission and review of the applications.***
Additional Resources
- Please note that due to recent updates on the AmeriCorps website, you will need to use the website search feature to find most of the materials listed in this section.
Contact Information
All communication relating to this notice must be directed to the contact persons named below.
Kristin Hsueh
Serve New Mexico Executive Director
Email: servenm@dws.nm.gov
Communication related to this application shall be directed to the contact person named above. All emails and phone calls will be returned within a reasonable amount of time. Applicants are encouraged to submit their questions well in advance of the application deadline as Serve New Mexico is not obligated to respond to questions that are received 72 business hours prior to the due date.