American Connection Corps
The American Connection Corps trains and mobilizes leaders to work in rural and emerging communities to coordinate broadband development.
Members receive a 1-year AmeriCorps service position and will be placed with a local nonprofit, government agency, or community organization to carry out projects that increase digital connectivity in the following focus areas:
- Community and economic development
- Health and social capital
- Agriculture and natural resources
Eligibility requirements include:
- Be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident age 17 or older
- Hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Have not already served 4 or more AmeriCorps and/or VISTA terms
The program will support members in 30 states over a 1-year project period. Benefits include:
- $33,000 annual living allowance
- $7,395 AmeriCorps Education Award
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Access to childcare benefits
- Student loan forbearance during year of service
- Full-funded travel and lodging at 3-4 week-long trainings
- National news and media amplification with American Connection Corps partners
- Access to 1:1 technical mentors with national leaders
Links to additional guidance and the member interest form are available on the program website.
For complete information about funding programs, including your
application status, please contact funders directly. Summaries are provided
for your convenience only. RHIhub does not take part in application processes
or monitor application status.