Note: This application is for American Connection Corps host sites for the 2025-26 Program Year, which will begin in September 2025. We welcome applications from host sites nationwide, and we encourage organizations to complete this form ASAP to indicate general interest - organizations are not committing to anything by submitting.
About Lead For America:
Lead For America (LFA) is a national nonprofit organization committed to building a leadership force of moral, dynamic, and locally rooted leaders who serve communities across the country. Through the American Connection Corps (ACC), LFA mobilizes members to work within digitally disconnected communities, helping to tackle critical issues that impact economic opportunities and social equity.
Program Overview: American Connection Corps (ACC)
The ACC is an AmeriCorps program that leverages national service to combat rising cultural divides, social and economic inequities, and community insularity by placing members in digitally disconnected communities. ACC members work to expand economic opportunities, bridge social networks, and expose both themselves and their communities to new possibilities. Members serve alongside local partners on initiatives designed to foster connection and build a brighter future for all involved.
ACC members focus on fostering connections in three key areas:
Member Impact
ACC Members serve full-time for one year in digitally disconnected communities, working with local institutions to enhance economic prosperity, expand access to digital resources, and build stronger, more connected communities. Through their service, members create lasting impact by increasing digital connectivity, bridging divides, and addressing local challenges in ways that are deeply respectful of place.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements
American Connection Corps host organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities (local, tribal, state, etc), or faith-based organizations focused on non-religious activities. Furthermore, all host sites should fall into one of our three program areas. Examples of types of sites that might fall into each area are listed below:
Note: Hosts are required to provide a financial contribution.