Host with Commonwealth Corps

MSA partners with nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and public entities to reinvigorate civic involvement to help address the Commonwealth's most critical needs.

Agencies can apply to host 2-4 full-time members or 2-6 half-time members for a 10 month term of service in one of our designated focus areas: economic opportunity, education (early or K-12), health/nutrition, veterans' support, and youth development/youth violence prevention. Host site agencies are asked to be partners in providing ongoing support and professional development to our service members and other shared programmatic, administrative, and fiscal responsibilities.

Commonwealth Corps Members make a difference through their host site agencies by: providing direct service, building capacity of local organizations, and recruiting and mobilizing additional volunteers.

Interested in hosting Commonwealth Corps members? An info session is on 11/27!
82%
of host sites reported seeing members demonstrate new or expanded skills
$6,400,000+
cash or in-kind support leveraged for host site agencies
1,041,814+
volunteer hours supported by members
Learn more about submitting an AmeriCorps Concept Proposal before September 7th!

Learn About the 2025-2026 RFP Process

2025 - 2026 Host Site Application Timeline & Checklist: For more details take a look at the 2025 - 2026 Host Site Application Timeline

  • Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 10:30 am - 12 pm: Info Session About Being a CC Host Site. View the slides here.
  • Thursday, December 5, 2024: Initial Application Released. - Required
  • Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 10:30 am - 12 pm: Technical Assistance Webinar Pre-RFP. View the slides here.
  • Monday, January 6, 2025: RFP released.
  • Monday, January 6, 2025: Community Reviewer Application Released.
  • Tuesday, January 7, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Initial Application Q&A Session. View the slides here.
  • Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 10:30 am - 12 pm: Technical Assistance Webinar #2 - Post-RFP. View the slides here.
  • Thursday, January 16, 2025 by 5 pm: Initial Application Due. - Required.
  • Friday, January 24, 2025 by 5 pm: Community Reviewer Application Due.
  • Tuesday, January 28, 2025 by 5 pm: Full Application Due. Submit Here. - Required

Apply Now to Host 2025-2026 Commonwealth Corps Members!

The 2025-2026 Commonwealth Corp Request for Proposals (RFP) and application has been released!

We’re thrilled to announce that the application to host Commonwealth Corps members for the 2025-2026 service year is now open! All necessary materials are provided below—please review the instructions and RFP guidance carefully to ensure a strong submission. We look forward to learning about your mission and how our members can help you create meaningful impact in your community. Don’t miss this opportunity to partner with MSA and Commonwealth Corps!

2025-2026 Application Materials

Request for Proposals

Attachment A: Performance Measure Worksheet

Attachment B: Position Description Template

Link to Initial Application

Link to Full Application

Full Application PDF- FOR REFERENCE ONLY

    Hosting with Commonwealth Corps FAQ

    More FAQ answers can be found here.

    For more information about the Commonwealth Corps, here is our 2022-2023 program-wide position description.

    ‍To learn more about some of our current service members and partners, check out our recent newsletter.