2024 ASN Training and Technical Assistance Events

Last Updated February 20, 2024

Join us for the upcoming ASN events below by clicking the “Register Here” button next to the event topic.

Important Notes:

• ASN call topics and speakers are subject to change.

• The ASN calendar includes events hosted by the Centralized Recruitment Unit and the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and 

Accessibility’s new Cultural Learning Community. Those events are hosted and facilitated by CRU and ODEIA.

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January

Date Topic Description Intended Audience

January 9

1:00 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National

Monthly Grantee Call

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AmeriCorps State and National monthly grantee calls 

occur on the first Tuesday of every month.

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

Planning Grantees

State Commissions

January 9

2:15 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National

Monthly State Commission Call

Register Here

AmeriCorps State and National monthly State 

Commission calls occur on the first Tuesday of every 

month. Call will open at 2:00 pm ET, agenda will begin at 

2:15pm ET.

State Commissions

January 17

2:00 p.m. ET

Centralized Recruitment Unit 

(CRU) Call: 

Back to the Basics: Recruitment 

Fundamental

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Hosted by the Centralized Recruitment Unit (CRU):

Discuss recruitment fundamentals with the AmeriCorps 

recruitment team and larger network. This call will have 

optional breakout room discussion time from 2:45 p.m. –

3:00 p.m. ET.

AC Seniors grantees 

Commissions

National Directs 

Native Nations Grantees

Subgrantees

VISTA sponsors

VGF grantees

January 23

2:00 p.m. ET

Quarterly NSCHC Tour

for New Recipient Staff

Register Here

Whether you are a first-time grant recipient or a new staff 

member on an existing project, join Office of Monitoring 

staff for a "tour" of resources and common 

noncompliance related to NSCHC. Participants must 

complete the NSCHC Required Annual eCourse in 

Litmos prior to attending. This session is repeated 

quarterly. A recording of the most recent session is 

available in the Litmos NSCHC Learning Path.

New Grantee Staff

January 25

2:00 p.m. ET

Cultural Learning Community: 

Compassion Fatigue and the Road 

to Compassion Resilience

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During this course, participants will learn of compassion 

fatigue and how to build compassion resilience.

All Grantees 

State Commissions 

All Sponsors 

All Members 

AmeriCorps Staff

January 31

2:30 p.m. ET

Planning Grant

Closeout Training

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Join staff from the Office of Grant Administration for a 

presentation on grant closeout. Planning Grantees
February

Date Topic Description Intended Audience

February 13

1:00 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National

Monthly Grantee Call

Register Here

AmeriCorps State and National monthly grantee calls 

occur on the first Tuesday of every month.

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

Planning Grantees

State Commissions

February 14

3:00 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps Modernization 

Update

Register Here

Join the Modernization team for updates for AmeriCorps 

State and National grantees

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

State Commissions

Planning Grantees

February 15

2:00 p.m. ET

Cultural Learning Community: 

Cultural Competence: Serving with 

Care and Awareness

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The work of service requires cultural competence in 

varying communities. This course will increase 

participants knowledge of cultural competence and how 

to enter diverse communities with awareness.

All Grantees 

State Commissions 

All Sponsors 

All Members 

AmeriCorps Staff

February 21

1:00 p.m. ET

Setting Up ASN Policies and 

Procedures

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Join staff from AmeriCorps State and National for an 

overview of policy and procedure requirements and how 

to set up these systems when establishing your 

AmeriCorps program.

State Commissions

Planning Grantees

February 21

2:00 p.m. ET

Centralized Recruitment Unit 

(CRU) Call:

Maximizing Member Benefits

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One larger grantee and one smaller grantee to share 

about the innovative strategies they are trying when it 

comes to providing members with benefits 

beyond the living allowance and ed award. This call will 

have optional breakout room discussion time from 2:45

p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET.

State Commissions

National Directs 

Native Nations Grantees

Subgrantees

VISTA sponsors

February 27

1:00 p.m. ET

ASN Native Nations Operational 

and Planning Grants Notice 

Overview and Q&A

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Join AmeriCorps State and National staff for an overview

of the FY 2024 Nations Operational and Planning Grants 

Notice of Funding Opportunity and application process.

Native Nations Grantees 

and Applicants

February 28

1:30 p.m. ET

Native Nations Operational and

Planning Grants 

Best Practices for Budget 

Development Office Hour

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During this webinar, AmeriCorps staff will review the best 

practices for creating a compliant and competitive 

AmeriCorps grant budget and discuss strategies for 

effective post award funds management. Applicants are 

strongly encouraged to review the budget related 

sections of the Notice and Application Instructions, along 

with the Best Practices of Budget Development 

recording, before joining this Q&A webinar.

Native Nations Grantees

and Applicants
March

Date Topic Description Intended Audience

March 4

2:15 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National 

Monthly State Commission Call:

ARP Formula Guidance

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Facilitated by: Office of Grant Administration

AmeriCorps State and National monthly State 

Commission calls occur on the first Tuesday of every 

month. Call will open at 2pm ET, agenda will begin at 

2:15 p.m. ET.

State Commissions

March 5

1:00 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National 

Monthly Grantee Call

Register Here

AmeriCorps State and National monthly grantee calls 

occur on the first Tuesday of every month.

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

Planning Grantees

State Commissions

March 13

1:00 p.m. ET

ASN Grantee Panel Series

Discussion Topic TBD

Register Here

Join ASN for a panel discussion with fellow grantees, 

subject matter experts, and leaders. Topic will be 

announced prior to the webinar.

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

Planning Grantees

State Commissions

March 18

2:00 p.m. ET

Office of Audit and Debt 

Resolution Core Functions for 

ASN Grantees

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Join the Office of Audit and Debt Resolution (OADR) as 

they discuss their core functions: Audit Resolution for 

both Single and OIG Audits, Debt Management /

Resolution, and Indirect Costs.

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

Planning Grantees

State Commissions

March 20

2:00 p.m. ET

Centralized Recruitment Unit 

(CRU) Call: 

Digital Asset Management Tool 

Rollout

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AmeriCorps’ Communications and Marketing Office will 

provide an overview of this new tool and how to use it to 

access digital collateral for recruitment and 

marketing.

AC Seniors grantees 

State Commissions

National Directs 

Native Nations Grantees

Subgrantees

VISTA sponsors

VGF grantees

March 21

2:00 p.m. ET

Cultural Learning Community: 

Going Beyond Reasonable 

Accommodation (Allyship to 

individuals with disabilities)

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This training will provide information on AmeriCorps’ 

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) program, how to 

process and access a reasonable accommodation, and 

understand ways to support accessibility needs.

All Grantees 

State Commissions 

All Sponsors 

All Members 

AmeriCorps Staff
April

Date Topic Description Intended Audience

April 2

1:00 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National 

Monthly Grantee Call

Register Here

AmeriCorps State and National monthly grantee calls 

occur on the first Tuesday of every month.

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

State Commissions

April 2

2:15 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National 

Monthly State Commission Call:

Commission Relationships with 

Regional Teams

Register Here

Facilitated by: Office of Regional Operations

AmeriCorps State and National monthly State 

Commission calls occur on the first Tuesday of every 

month. Call will open at 2:00 p.m. ET, agenda will begin 

at 2:15 p.m. ET.

State Commissions

April 10

2:00 p.m. ET

Quarterly NSCHC Tour 

for New Recipient Staff

Register Here

Whether you are a first-time grant recipient or a new staff 

member on an existing project, join Office of Monitoring 

staff for a "tour" of resources and common 

noncompliance related to NSCHC. Participants must 

complete the NSCHC Required Annual eCourse in 

Litmos prior to attending. This session is repeated 

quarterly. A recording of the most recent session is 

available in the Litmos NSCHC Learning Path.

New Grantee Staff

April 10

3:00 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps Modernization

Update

Register Here

Join the Modernization team for updates for AmeriCorps 

State and National grantees

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

State Commissions

April 12

1:00 p.m. ET

Elected Officials 101: 

Engagement and Outreach for 

ASN Grantees

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Join us for a discussion with the Office of Government 

Relations on engaging with your elected officials.

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

State Commissions

April 17

2:00 p.m. ET

Centralized Recruitment Unit 

(CRU) Call: 

Leveraging Current Members and 

Alumni for Recruitment

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Success story from the field on how a grantee has utilized 

the talents and interests of currently serving members to 

support recruitment while providing professional 

development opportunities to enhance the member 

experience. This will also serve as a follow-up to our July 

2023 referral conversation. This call will have optional 

breakout room discussion time from 2:45 p.m. – 3:00 

p.m. ET.

State Commissions

National Directs 

Native Nations Grantees

Subgrantees

VISTA sponsors

April 18

2:00 p.m. ET

Cultural Learning Community:

Going Beyond the Surface 

(Aspects of Diversity)

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This course will provide knowledge that will strengthen 

the ability to navigate the world and community efforts 

through the exploration of topics such as identity, 

intersectionality and encouraging an inclusive mindset 

through open dialogue.

All Grantees

State Commissions

All Sponsors

All Members 

AmeriCorps Staff
May

Date Topic Description Intended Audience

May 7

1:00 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National 

Monthly Grantee Call

Register Here

AmeriCorps State and National monthly grantee calls 

occur on the first Tuesday of every month.

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

State Commissions

May 7

2:15 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National 

Monthly State Commission Call:

Commission Relationships with 

State Legislative Bodies

Register Here

Facilitated by: AmeriCorps State and National and Office 

of Government Relations

AmeriCorps State and National monthly State 

Commission calls occur on the first Tuesday of every 

month. Call will open at 2pm ET, agenda will begin at 

2:15 p.m. ET.

State Commissions

May 15

2:00 p.m. ET

Centralized Recruitment Unit 

(CRU) Call: 

Partnership Development

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Success stories from the field, tangible resources around 

partnership development and follow-up conversation to 

our Feb. 2023 call around regional coordination among 

programs to recruit collectively. This call will have 

optional breakout room discussion time from 2:45 p.m. –

3:00 p.m. ET.

AC Seniors grantees 

State Commissions

National Directs 

Native Nations Grantees

Subgrantees

VISTA sponsors

VGF grantees

May 16

2:00 p.m. ET

Cultural Learning Community:

Class and Access to Opportunity: 

A Look at the History and Impact of 

Poverty

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This course examines the historical roots and societal 

impact of poverty and its multifaceted manifestations 

across different cultures over time. Attendees will be 

engaged in the analysis of the socio-economic forces 

that perpetuate poverty and critically evaluate strategies 

for poverty alleviation and social justice.

All Grantees 

State Commissions 

All Sponsors 

All Members 

AmeriCorps Staff
June

Date Topic Description Intended Audience

June 4

1:00 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National 

Monthly Grantee Call

Register Here

AmeriCorps State and National monthly grantee calls 

occur on the first Tuesday of every month.

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

State Commissions

June 4

2:15 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National 

Monthly State Commission Call:

Commission Grantmaking

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Facilitated by: AmeriCorps State and National

AmeriCorps State and National monthly State 

Commission calls occur on the first Tuesday of every 

month. Call will open at 2pm ET, agenda will begin at 

2:15 p.m. ET.

State Commissions

June 12

1:00 p.m. ET

ASN Grantee Panel Series

Discussion Topic TBD

Register Here

Join ASN for a panel discussion with fellow grantees, 

subject matter experts, and leaders. Topic will be 

announced prior to the webinar.

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

State Commissions

June 20

2:00 p.m. ET

Cultural Learning Community:

Anti-Discriminatory Protections 

and Accommodations Under Title 

VI and VII

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This training will discuss Civil Rights and Equal 

Employment Opportunity protections for

AmeriCorps’ internal and external stakeholders. The goal 

is to provide a general knowledge and understanding of 

rights and obligations under Civil Rights and EEO laws 

and jurisdictions.

All Grantees 

State Commissions 

All Sponsors 

All Members 

AmeriCorps Staff

June 26

2:00 p.m. ET

Centralized Recruitment Unit 

(CRU) Call: 

Rural and Native Recruitment

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Hear from AmeriCorps Native American Affairs as well as 

a success story from the field regarding strategies for 

native nations and rural recruitment. There will also be a 

review of agency resources for rural recruitment and time 

for small group breakout discussions. This call will have 

optional breakout room discussion time from 2:45 p.m. –

3:00 p.m. ET.

AC Seniors grantees 

State Commissions

National Directs 

Native Nations Grantees

Subgrantees

VISTA sponsors

VGF grantees
July

Date Topic Description Intended Audience

July 9

1:00 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National 

Monthly Grantee Call

Register Here

AmeriCorps State and National monthly grantee calls 

occur on the first Tuesday of every month.

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

State Commissions

July 9

2:15 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National 

Monthly State Commission Call:

Creating a Disaster Response 

Team in Your State

Register Here

Facilitated by: the AmeriCorps Disaster Services Unit

AmeriCorps State and National monthly State 

Commission calls occur on the first Tuesday of every 

month. Call will open at 2:00 p.m. ET, agenda will begin 

at 2:15 p.m. ET.

State Commissions

July 10

2:00 p.m. ET

Education Discussion for ASN 

Grantees

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Join us for a discussion on education focused best 

practices and grantee information.

National Direct Grantees 

Native Nations Grantees 

State Commissions

July 17

2:00 p.m. ET

Centralized Recruitment Unit 

(CRU) Call: 

College and University 

Relationship Building

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Discussion around how to cultivate reciprocal 

partnerships with colleges and universities. Hear a 

success story from the field and review agency resources 

to be utilized for college and university relationship 

building (focusing on MSIs, HBCUs, and Tribal Colleges 

and Universities). This call will have optional breakout 

room discussion time from 2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET.

State Commissions

National Directs 

Native Nations Grantees

Subgrantees

VISTA sponsors

July 18

2:00 p.m. ET

Cultural Learning Community:

Creating Systemic Change by 

Operating Trauma Informed 

Organizations

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In this course, attendees will learn what a TraumaInformed Organization is and the importance of building 

systems to incorporate trauma-informed practices. This 

course will also share how to implement traumainformed practices into current systems for creating 

sustainable change.

All Grantees 

State Commissions 

All Sponsors 

All Members 

AmeriCorps Staff
August

Date Topic Description Intended Audience

August 6

1:00 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National 

Monthly Grantee Call

Register Here

AmeriCorps State and National monthly grantee calls 

occur on the first Tuesday of every month.

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

State Commissions

August 6

2:15 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National 

Monthly State Commission Call:

Enhancing the Member Experience

Register Here

Facilitated by: AmeriCorps State and National

AmeriCorps State and National monthly State 

Commission calls occur on the first Tuesday of every 

month. Call will open at 2:00 p.m. ET, agenda will begin 

at 2:15 p.m. ET.

State Commissions

August 15

2:00 p.m. ET

Cultural Learning Community:

Gender and Sexual Identity

Register Here

Fundamental to the AmeriCorps mission is the obligation 

to honor the diversity of all stakeholders by treating 

everyone with respect and dignity. This course will 

provide a better understanding of gender and sexual 

identity related terms and discuss ways to introduce

inclusive language to signal a welcoming and respectful 

environment for all.

All Grantees 

State Commissions 

All Sponsors 

All Members 

AmeriCorps Staff

August 20

2:00 p.m. ET

Quarterly NSCHC Tour 

for New Recipient Staff

Register Here

Whether you are a first-time grant recipient or a new staff 

member on an existing project, join Office of Monitoring 

staff for a "tour" of resources and common 

noncompliance related to NSCHC. Participants must 

complete the NSCHC Required Annual eCourse in 

Litmos prior to attending. This session is repeated 

quarterly. A recording of the most recent session is 

available in the Litmos NSCHC Learning Path.

New Grantee Staff

August 21

2:00 p.m. ET

Centralized Recruitment Unit 

(CRU) Call: 

From Community Served to 

Serving

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Discussion around how to cultivate prospective members 

and volunteers among those currently engaged with the 

local AmeriCorps network (e.g., tutee, mentee, parent, 

guardian, family member, etc.). This call will have 

optional breakout room discussion time from 2:45 p.m. –

3:00 p.m. ET.

AC Seniors grantees 

State Commissions

National Directs 

Native Nations Grantees

Subgrantees

VISTA sponsors

VGF grantees
September

Date Topic Description Intended Audience

September 4-6 2024 ASN Symposium

Washington Hilton, Location: Washington, DC

Symposium includes keynote speakers, plenaries, 

workshops, engagement opportunities with Agency 

leadership, and networking. The annual Symposium is a 

required convening for all AmeriCorps State and 

National prime grantees, including National Directs, 

State Commissions, and Native Nations partners.

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

State Commissions

NA AmeriCorps State and National 

Monthly Grantee Call CANCELED DUE TO SYMPOSIUM

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

State Commissions

NA AmeriCorps State and National

Monthly State Commission Call CANCELED DUE TO SYMPOSIUM State Commissions

September 18

2:00 p.m. ET

Centralized Recruitment Unit 

(CRU) Call:

Personas Training

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Communications and Marketing Office will provide a 

training on how to build communications strategies for 

different target audiences (i.e., young adults, career 

changers, retirees, influencers, etc.).

AC Seniors grantees 

State Commissions

National Directs 

Native Nations Grantees

Subgrantees

VISTA sponsors

VGF grantees

September 19

2:00 p.m. ET

Cultural Learning Community:

Managing Mental Health in the 

Workplace

Register Here

This course provides practical strategies for promoting 

mental well-being in professional settings, addressing 

topics such as stress management, work-life balance, and 

destigmatizing mental health issues. Attendees will learn 

how to recognize signs of mental distress and ways to 

foster a supportive work environment.

All Grantees 

State Commissions 

All Sponsors 

All Members 

AmeriCorps Staff
October

Date Topic Description Intended Audience

October 1

1:00 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National 

Monthly Grantee Call

Register Here

AmeriCorps State and National monthly grantee calls 

occur on the first Tuesday of every month.

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

State Commissions

October 1

2:15 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National 

Monthly State Commission Call:

ARP Reflection – Key Lessons 

Learned from AmeriCorps and 

Commissions

Register Here

Facilitated by: Office of the Chief Program Officer

AmeriCorps State and National monthly State 

Commission calls occur on the first Tuesday of every 

month. Call will open at 2:00 p.m. ET, agenda will begin 

at 2:15 p.m. ET.

State Commissions

October 16

1:00 p.m. ET

ASN Grantee Panel Series

Discussion Topic TBD

Register Here

Join ASN for a panel discussion with fellow grantees, 

subject matter experts, and leaders. Topic will be 

announced prior to the webinar.

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

State Commissions

October 17

2:00 p.m. ET

Cultural Learning Community:

From Equality to Equity (Educating 

the Differences)

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This course explores the distinctions between equality 

and equity, delving into the social and economic 

implications of both concepts. Attendees will engage in 

discussions that explore ways in which these principled 

intersect with various aspects within society and be 

presented with strategies that foster fairness and justice 

in an inclusive environment.

All Grantees 

State Commissions 

All Sponsors 

All Members 

AmeriCorps Staff
November

Date Topic Description Intended Audience

November 12

1:00 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National 

Monthly Grantee Call

Register Here

AmeriCorps State and National monthly grantee calls 

occur on the first Tuesday of every month.

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

State Commissions

November 12

2:15 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National 

Monthly State Commission Call:

AmeriCorps Office of Research 

and Evaluation

Register Here

Facilitated by: AmeriCorps State and National and 

AmeriCorps Office of Research and Evaluation 

AmeriCorps State and National monthly State 

Commission calls occur on the first Tuesday of every 

month. Call will open at 2:00 p.m. ET, agenda will begin 

at 2:15 p.m. ET.

State Commissions

November 21

2:00 p.m. ET

Cultural Learning Community:

Origins of Health Disparities and 

their Impact on Communities

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This course investigates the origin and contemporary 

impacts of health disparities within communities while 

addressing factors such as socioeconomic status, race, 

and access to healthcare. Attendees will gain an 

opportunity to discuss the complex interplay of social 

determinants and public health policies and explore 

possible strategies to mitigate disparities and promote 

health equity.

All Grantees 

State Commissions 

All Sponsors 

All Members 

AmeriCorps Staff
December

Date Topic Description Intended Audience

December 3

1:00 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National 

Monthly Grantee Call

Register Here

AmeriCorps State and National monthly grantee calls 

occur on the first Tuesday of every month.

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

State Commissions

December 3

2:15 p.m. ET

AmeriCorps State and National 

Monthly State Commission Call:

Commission Staffing – Managing 

Onboarding and Retention

Register Here

Facilitated by AmeriCorps State and National

AmeriCorps State and National monthly State 

Commission calls occur on the first Tuesday of every 

month. Call will open at 2:00 p.m. ET, agenda will begin 

at 2:15 p.m. ET.

State Commissions

December 11

1:00 p.m. ET

ASN Grantee Panel Series

Discussion Topic TBD

Register Here

Join ASN for a panel discussion with fellow grantees, 

subject matter experts, and leaders. Topic will be 

announced prior to the webinar.

National Direct Grantees

Native Nations Grantees

State Commissions

December 19

2:00 p.m. ET

Cultural Learning Community:

Invisible Disabilities and

Protections Under Title VI and VII

Register Here

This course examines the legal and societal implications 

of unseen disabilities within the framework of Title VI and

VII protections. Attendees will explore the intersections 

of disability rights and anti-discrimination laws while 

being presented material to understand the challenges 

and accommodations for individuals impacted by a 

disability in varying settings.

All Grantees 

State Commissions 

All Sponsors 

All Members 

AmeriCorps Staff

For additional details about the Centralized Recruitment Unit (CRU) calls, visit the 2024 Recruitment Call Calendar.