National Direct Consultation

National Direct Consultation requires new/recompete multi-state (also known as national direct) applicants applying for competitive AmeriCorps State and National funding to consult with the state or territorial service commission in the locations in which they are applying to place members. National Direct Consultation was established to help increase collaboration and coordination among national service programs, which in turn supports the efficient use of national service funds in each state.

In order to streamline the consultation process between multi-state applicants and service commissions, ASC offers an online form that multi-state applicants can complete to initiate consultation with applicable participating commissions. For the FY27 AmeriCorps State and National Grant Funding Opportunity, all 52 state and territorial service commissions are participating.

FY27 Consultation Form

Download a PDF copy of the form for your reference. (Please do not submit a completed PDF; use only the online form.)

The form submission is due by the FY27 AmeriCorps State and National application deadline established by the AmeriCorps agency. 

Questions about the consultation process may be directed to ASC Staff.

Informational Webinar
We will host a webinar for commissions and national directs to review the national direct consultation requirements on Wednesday, November 4 at 2pm ET. Zoom Registration. A recording will be made available.

Consultation Requirements

Consultation requirements may vary by state. Consultation is not completed unless you meet all the requirements by an individual service commission. Upon completing this form, you may be contacted by the commission for additional information.

It is strongly encouraged that multi-state applicants (national directs) contact the applicable service commission(s) as early as possible in order to begin a dialogue related to your proposed placement of AmeriCorps members. This may help inform your application to AmeriCorps based on suggestions the service commission(s) may offer based on need, existing AmeriCorps program placement, and other factors to consider.

For more information regarding consultation requirements, review the FY27 AmeriCorps State and National Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity (when released).