American Connection Corps Host Site Application (2026-27)

About the role

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.

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 & Qualifications

Host Organization Criteria

• 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).
• 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.
• 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.