American Connection Corps Host Site Application (2026-27)

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Note: This application is for American Connection Corps (ACC) host sites for the 2026–27 Program Year, featuring a December 2026 - August 2027 term of service. We welcome applications from partners nationwide. Submitting this form is a way to indicate general interest only—organizations are not committing to participate by applying. We encourage interested partners to complete this form as soon as possible.

Start Where You Live

Lead For America is a service organization dedicated to activating local talent and building the leadership pipelines communities need to realize their unique visions for the future.

The research backs us up: when local people—those who understand a community’s culture, history, and context—design and drive solutions, those efforts are up to twice as effective at creating lasting change compared to top-down, one-size-fits-all approaches.

About the American Connection Corps

The American Connection Corps (ACC) is a service fellowship program powered by Lead For America that helps communities build the digital connectivity necessary to expand opportunity and economic mobility—from healthcare access to quality employment.

Where we live increasingly determines which opportunities we can access. ACC exists to change that by investing in place-based service, rooted in local leadership and lived experiences.

Each year, ACC partners with organizations in digitally disconnected places and places more than 100 fellows across 30 states, working shoulder-to-shoulder with partners to expand socioeconomic opportunity, strengthen community connections, and build long-term talent pipelines.

Who ACC Fellows Are

ACC is intentionally intergenerational. Fellows may be:

A gap-year student building real-world skills while serving their community
A career transitioner using service to open new pathways
A retiree bringing deep expertise and mentorship
A recent graduate launching their career through place-based service

What unites ACC Fellows is their commitment to place. They are local people—or people deeply connected to the place they serve—who bring community capital, credibility, and lived experience to their fellowship.

What Partnership with ACC Looks Like

As an ACC host partner, you will:

Co-design a place-based fellowship project aligned with your organization’s goals
Host a fellow who brings local insight, relationships, and commitment
Receive national training, coaching, and infrastructure support from Lead For America
Contribute to a growing body of shared learning about what works, where, and why

Across our fellowship programs, we collate data, test approaches in different places, and share insights across communities—together building a more effective service model for the social sector.

Requirements

Host Organization Criteria:

1. Organizational Eligibility:

ACC Host Organizations must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, a government entity (local, tribal, state, or federal), or a faith-based organization (focused on non-religious activities).

2. Site Capacity & Supervision:

Dedicated Supervision: Provide a designated host site supervisor for weekly 1:1 check-ins, day-to-day guidance, and project support.
Tools & Workspace: Provide a dedicated workspace and necessary operational tools/equipment for the fellow.

3. Financial Partnership

Hosting an ACC Member requires a financial partnership. Host sites provide a local match to federal AmeriCorps and philanthropic contributions.This fee supports member stipends, training, supervision, and national program infrastructure.

Next Steps

Once you submit this form, a member of our partnership team will reach out within 3 business days to schedule a 30–45 minute discovery call.

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First name, Last name, Email, Pronouns, Phone, Address

Name of the host organization (Must be the legal name of the organization. Please do not use acronyms)
Please provide a brief mission statement and summary of your organization. written answer
What is your organization's address & state?
Service Site address (this is where the member is expected to serve in-person) If multiple sites, please include all locations. Note: Each site location must be identified before the program year begins. Members will not be allowed to begin without a site address to report to. written answer
ACC Member's Supervisor's email and phone number (this needs to be the intended supervisor for the year). If multiple site supervisors, you must include each site supervisor. Members will not be allowed to start without a site supervisor. Host site supervisors will need to sign off on all AmeriCorps timesheets, meet at least weekly with their Member(s) to go over work plans, and provide constructive feedback, encouragement, and mentorship
How many ACC Members would you like to host this year? written answer
Have you ever hosted an ACC or LFA Member/Fellow? yes / no
Please provide a simple, brief paragraph that summarizes what the ACC Member will do, including how the Member will have an impact on the community. written answer
Will travel within the community be required? written answer
Does your organization have the capacity to offer office space and equipment like a laptop to the Member? Check all that apply. choose any
How do you plan to cover the ACC host site fee? choose one
If you selected “sponsored” or “grant funding,” please list the funding partner(s) or grant source(s) and their contact information. written answer
Has this funding been confirmed, or is it pending approval? choose one
Has your organization allocated the ACC host site fee in your current fiscal year budget? choose one
Who should be the billing contact for your organization (name, title, email, phone)? written answer
Are there any internal payment deadlines or restrictions we should be aware of (e.g., quarterly payments, fiscal year-end, etc.)? written answer
Is your organization collaborating with another partner or coalition to share the cost of an ACC Member placement? written answer
If yes, who will be the primary financial contact responsible for payment and contracting? written answer
How familiar are you with ACC’s host site fee structure? choose one
Please summarize your current funding plan for your ACC Member placement. written answer
How did you hear about this opportunity?
Do you have any host sites you would like to refer? written answer

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