If you’re part of a nonprofit, school or community organization in Nebraska, you know how much work goes into serving your community and achieving your mission. AmeriCorps State & National programs can provide your organization with the support, resources and manpower needed to expand your impact and reach more people in need. If you’re looking for ways to strengthen your community programs, consider applying for AmeriCorps funding and support!
The Power of AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps State & National programs help organizations tackle pressing community challenges by providing human capital—passionate, service-minded individuals who dedicate their time to making a difference. Here’s how your organization can benefit:
1. Expand Your Capacity
AmeriCorps members serve in a variety of roles, including mentoring students, supporting conservations initiatives, boosting public health and assisting with disaster response efforts. By operating an AmeriCorps program, you gain committed individuals ready to contribute their skills to your cause.
For example, AmeriCorps members help Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln provide afterschool programming aimed at improving nutrition and physical activity for students at title I schools. During the 2023-2024 program year AmeriCorps members served 859 youth during and 647 reported a positive change in behavior or intent.
2. Strengthen Your Community Impact
With AmeriCorps support, your organization can scale its programs, reach more community members, or implement new initiatives that may have been previously out of reach due to limited resources.
The YWCA Adams County AmeriCorps program helps various populations within the Hastings community through initiatives such as afterschool programming, literacy and career readiness. During the 2023-2024 program year, AmeriCorps members serving with Hastings Literacy helped 13 individuals earn their GED.
3. Build Future Leaders
AmeriCorps members gain valuable skills and leadership experience, and many continue their careers in public service, education, and nonprofit work. By hosting members, you contribute to developing a strong pipeline of future leaders dedicated to making a difference.
Connor, an AmeriCorps member serving with Conservation Nebraska during the 2023-2024 program year, told us he joined AmeriCorps because he wanted to pursue a career in conservation and AmeriCorps service could help him build experience and put him on the right path. “I want to expand my professional network and grow my skills at self-management. AmeriCorps has made me more experienced in the world,” he told us.
Who Can Apply?
Nonprofits, faith-based organizations, public agencies and educational institutions in Nebraska are all eligible to apply for AmeriCorps State & National funding. If your organization is committed to community service and has a plan for effectively utilizing AmeriCorps members, you are encouraged to apply.
What’s Next?
AmeriCorps is your opportunity to bring passionate service members into your organization and take your impact to the next level. Don’t wait—contact ServeNebraska staff to find out how you can empower your community with the support of AmeriCorps!
For more information, check out AmeriCorps programs serving now in Nebraska.
Together, we can build a stronger Nebraska—one project at a time!
