Assistance up to $500

NationalAmericorps

Emergency Fund

$500 one-time payment in emergency cash assistance for AmeriCorps members impacted by federal defunding as of April 14, 2025.
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Direct support when members need it most — no strings, no delay.

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AmeriCorps Members

Every dollar helps someone stay housed, get care, or make it to their next opportunity. Your support provides direct emergency relief to AmeriCorps members impacted by sudden federal cuts.

Not every crisis fits in a box — but every one deserves support.

‍Your donation helps fill the gaps where traditional aid falls short. Whether it’s childcare, relocation, or something entirely unexpected, we provide flexible funding to meet AmeriCorps members where they are.

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Application and payment timeline

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1 Week

Application opens

‍Application opens when funding becomes available.

Application review

Applications will be reviewed weekly.

Decisions and payments

Decisions and payments will be sent weekly.
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Be an Americorps member impacted by national cuts that occurred in mid April.

Meet all of the requirements

To apply, you must meet  ALL of the requirements.

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Eligible Emergency Expenses

The emergency expense that threatens a member’s ability to continue their service must fall within the following categories:

Family Loss

Housing

Medical

Transportation

Other

Selecting the “Other” emergency category may require additional review. Please be prepared to provide supporting documentation.



For further information on eligible expenses, please visit the FAQ.

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How to apply

You will need to upload documents to confirm your identity and that you were impacted in the April 15th, 2025 layoffs.

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Step 1
Click apply button
This will take you to the application page.
Step 2
Create an account
provide your email address and set up a password.
Step 3
Complete application
Your application will automatically save.
Step 4
Submit
You’ll receive a code to check your status at anytime.
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Required Documents

Identity
Only one document is needed to confirm identity and residency.
State Identification Card showing your full name and address
State Driver License showing your full name and address
Passport showing your full name
Paystub from employer showing your full name and your current address

Application
Assistance

Call

Call our team at (206) 210-2788 if you have questions

Text

For the fastest response, send us a text at (866) 953-3543

Email

Email the team at support@ascnationalemergencyfund.org

$500

Take the control of your emergency. Start today!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility
Help Applying
Payments
Fraud and Privacy
What is the National Americorps Member Emergency Fund (NAMEF)?
Which AmeriCorps programs are eligible?
What is not considered an emergency expense?
My emergency expense occurred prior to the launch, am I able to apply?
Will I be required to provide documentation to prove financial need?
I currently do not have permanent housing. Can I still apply, and how can I receive financial aid without a mailing address?
I currently do not have permanent housing. What address can I use on my application?
Are there any other options if I am not able to receive financial aid from the Member Assistance Fund?
Will every AmeriCorps member who applies receive financial assistance?
How are eligible applicants selected?
When are applications due?
What kind of documents will I need to submit?
There are multiple AmeriCorps members living at my address. How should we apply?
If I help someone complete an application, what information do I need to share with them?
How do I update my information or correct an error after I submit my application?
Is there an appeal process if after I apply I do not receive financial aid from the NAME Fund?
What happens if I submit a duplicate application by mistake? Am I then disqualified as a result?
I submitted my application, but haven’t heard back yet. When will I find out if I’ve been approved?
Is this a one-time payment?
When will I get my payment?
How can I receive payments?
Can I have my payment sent to a different address from my residential address?
If approved, can I change my form of payment?
If approved, can I change my award amount?
If I am awarded emergency funding, will my taxes be impacted?
Is the information I provide in the application confidential?
The my.AmeriCorps or eGrants portal screenshots have sensitive information such as my Social Security Number. How can I share my information privately?
Why am I being asked demographic questions? Will my answers affect my eligibility?
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