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MSA strengthens your community through service & volunteerism.

10/02/2026

AmeriCorps members earn an education through their service. That benefit shouldn’t come with an unexpected federal tax bill.

Take a and tell Congress .

Voices for National Service has made it easy to take action. Use the Contact Congress tool to ask your members of Congress to support this bipartisan effort: https://bit.ly/NoTaxOnService26.

09/22/2026

Today marks 33 years since the National and Community Service Trust Act was signed, creating AmeriCorps and establishing a national commitment to service.

Since 1993, AmeriCorps has expanded opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved in meaningful service, strengthen civic engagement, and support the needs of communities nationwide.

We’re proud to celebrate this milestone and the lasting impact of national service. 💙

09/10/2026

📣 Ready to grow your organization through AmeriCorps?

The Massachusetts Service Alliance is now accepting applications for 2027–28 AmeriCorps grant opportunities!

Two opportunities are available:

🔹 Planning Grants
Up to $75,000 to help organizations develop and plan an AmeriCorps program.

📅 Applications due October 12, 2026

🔹 Competitive Program Grants
For organizations interested in hosting AmeriCorps members in 2027–28. Three-year competitive grants provide up to $26,800 per full-time member to support service activities across Massachusetts.

📅 Applications due October 9, 2026

Not sure which opportunity is right for your organization? We're here to help!

👉 Learn more and explore the application requirements on our website: https://www.mass-service.org/americorpsgrants

08/20/2026

Want to help shape the future of volunteerism and service in Massachusetts?

MSA is looking for Community Reviewers to help evaluate applications from organizations seeking to partner with the Massachusetts Service Alliance.

As a reviewer, you’ll:
Read and evaluate grant applications
Provide thoughtful feedback
Join a virtual discussion with fellow reviewers
Help identify and prioritize critical community needs across Massachusetts

You’ll also gain hands-on experience reviewing grant applications, insight into community-based organizations and programs, and the opportunity to connect with others who care about service and volunteerism.

Upcoming review opportunities include:
✨ Growth & Investment in Volunteerism: September 2026
✨ AmeriCorps New Competitive Programs: October 2026
✨ Commonwealth Corps New Programs: February 2027

No single background is required, we’re looking for a diverse range of experiences and perspectives.

Apply by September 1, 2026

Learn more and apply here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-CaMM9xrEIg_Q1wrNMKvIb1kxtJK8rFY/view?usp=sharing

08/18/2026

We’ve had incredible interest in our upcoming info session, and registration has unexpectedly reached full capacity.

If you weren’t able to register, don’t worry! We’ll be posting a recording of the session and a full FAQ on our website later this week so everyone can access the information.

In the meantime, feel free to email [email protected] with any questions.

Thank you for your incredible interest and support! 💙 More updates soon.

www.mass-service.org

08/11/2026

Request for Proposals are now open!

The Massachusetts Service Alliance is excited to launch the Growth & Investment in Volunteers (GIV) initiative, supporting organizations across Massachusetts in strengthening volunteer engagement and building the systems needed to recruit, manage, and retain volunteers.

Selected organizations will receive matching grants of up to $20,000, plus access to a cohort-based Training and Technical Assistance series focused on practical skill-building, peer learning, and program development.

📅 Applications due: Friday, September 4 at 5:00 PM
💻 Info Session: Tuesday, August 18 at 1:00 PM

Learn more and register for the Info Session at https://www.mass-service.org/programs/volunteerism-initiatives

07/30/2026

Coming Soon!

Big opportunities are on the horizon for Massachusetts nonprofits and Volunteer Connector Organizations.

The Growth & Investment in Volunteers (GIV) Initiative is almost here!

This new funding opportunity will help organizations strengthen volunteer engagement through matching grants, training, and technical assistance designed to build long-term volunteer capacity.

Whether you're looking to enhance volunteer recruitment, improve retention, strengthen management systems, or expand volunteer programs, you won't want to miss this opportunity.

📣 The RFP will be released soon! Make sure to follow the Massachusetts Service Alliance and subscribe to our newsletter so you're the first to know when applications open!

https://www.mass-service.org

Together, we're investing in stronger organizations, stronger volunteers, and stronger communities across the Commonwealth.

07/29/2026

The Massachusetts Service Alliance is pleased to welcome six new members to its Board of Directors: Amanda Bonilla, Collin Buckner, Katherine Krehbiel, Tiffany Lillie, Kimberly Sobrinho, and Nicola Webbe.

Together, these accomplished leaders bring expertise in national service, volunteer engagement, education, nonprofit leadership, emergency management, communications, and community development. Their diverse experiences and shared commitment to strengthening communities across the Commonwealth will help advance MSA's mission to expand volunteerism and service throughout Massachusetts.

We are grateful for their willingness to serve and look forward to the impact their leadership will have on our organization and the communities we support.

Please join us in welcoming them!

07/27/2026

Service changes lives, and it starts with investing in the people and organizations making a difference every day.

We're grateful to Governor Maura Healey and the Massachusetts Legislature for their continued support of the Massachusetts Service Alliance through a $1.686 million FY27 funding.

As the Commonwealth's State Service Commission, MSA works to strengthen communities by expanding volunteerism and national service. This funding allows us to support AmeriCorps and Commonwealth Corps programs across Massachusetts, build the capacity of nonprofit organizations, connect more people with meaningful volunteer opportunities, and foster civic engagement in communities statewide.

Every act of service, whether it's mentoring a student, supporting disaster recovery, addressing food insecurity, conserving our natural resources, or helping a neighbor in need, creates a stronger Commonwealth. This funding helps make those acts of service possible.

Thank you for recognizing the power of service and investing in the people and programs that are creating lasting impact across Massachusetts.

Address

98 N Washington Street , Suite 400
Boston, MA
02114

Website

http://www.mass-service.org/, http://www.msaconnectsforgood.org/

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