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.
Direct support when members need it most — no strings, no delay.

Donate to Support
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.
Application and payment timeline
Application opens
Application review
Decisions and payments


Meet all of the requirements
To apply, you must meet ALL of the requirements.

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
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.

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

Required Documents

ApplicationAssistance
Call our team at (206) 210-2788 if you have questions
For the fastest response, send us a text at (866) 953-3543
Email the team at support@ascnationalemergencyfund.org
Take the control of your emergency. Start today!
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