Compliant before it's submitted.
That's how AmeriCorps should work.
The only end-to-end platform built for state service commissions to eliminate the back-and-forth of grant applications.
01Unified Competition
One place for NOI, peer reviews, risk assessments, and awards.
02Submission Guardrails
Automated compliance checks built directly into the application flow.
03Centralized Operations
Stop living in parallel email threads, Google Docs, and messy Excels.
04Rapid Deployment
Buy online today and launch your competition by the next business day.
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What commissions are saying
"The America Learns Grant Gateway application system offers comprehensive tools to streamline and manage a wide range of grant competitions with efficiency and ease. Their customer service is outstanding, providing responsive support and the flexibility to customize the system to align with our commission's specific needs."
Jin Joo M. CrosbyDirector, National Service ProgramsMississippi Commission for Volunteer Service
"The grant process worked so well! We just finished our peer review and I got great feedback from the reviewers about using your system. It definitely made the process a lot easier this year and I'm excited about continuing to use it in the future."
Cameron M. WaggonerAmeriCorps DirectorVolunteer West Virginia
Purpose-built for service commissions
Everything your commission needs
One trustworthy home for the whole competition — Notice of Intent through risk assessment — so the work stops living in email, Google Docs, and Excel.
Notice of Intent
Invite applicants to raise their hand before they apply. Collect, review, and approve (or gently redirect) Notices of Intent in the same place the application lives — no inbox archaeology required.
Multiple Competitions
Run Formula, VGF, VISTA, and any other grant competition simultaneously — each with its own timeline, templates, and reviewer pool. Not limited to a single program.
Customizable Templates
Master application and budget templates you control. Clone, version, and tailor for each cycle.
Applicant Collaboration
Multiple users per organization can collaborate on a single application with role-based access.
Structured Scoring
Assign reviewers, manage conflicts of interest, calibrate scoring, and aggregate results — a complete reviewer workflow with full audit trails.
Risk Assessments
Score grantee risk on your own rubric, document mitigations, and keep the whole record beside the award. The evidence auditors ask for is already there, calmly waiting.
Clarification Workflows
Request clarifications, allow resubmissions, and track every exchange — all in one place.
Compliance Built In
Non-compliant applications are automatically blocked before submission. Plus secure cloud infrastructure, WCAG accessibility, and multi-tenant isolation.
Simple by design
How it works
From setup to decisions in three straightforward steps.
Set Up Your Competition
Create your competition, configure application and budget templates, set deadlines, and invite reviewers.
Applicants Submit, Reviewers Score
Organizations complete and submit applications. Assigned reviewers independently score using your rubric.
Manage Outcomes
Aggregate scores, request clarifications, issue decisions, and export results — all from one dashboard.
Shared infrastructure,
built by America Learns
For over two decades, America Learns has partnered with the AmeriCorps community to build technology that strengthens national service. The Grant Gateway is our newest purpose-built platform — designed for how commissions actually work.
One simple annual license. Unlimited competitions.
Run Formula, VGF, VISTA, Governor's Service Awards, mini grants, host site applications — as many competitions as you need — with built-in reviewer management, compliance checks, and full customization.
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Unlimited Competitions
Run as many competitions as you need
If your budget can't support this, just let us know and we'll find a rate that works.
- Unlimited applicants
- Unlimited reviewers
- Unlimited commission staff
- Custom training materials & welcome video
- One-on-one live implementation (2 hours)
- Unlimited phone, email & chat support
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know
Answers to the most common questions about The Grant Gateway — the AmeriCorps grant application and review system built for state service commissions.
About The Grant Gateway
Features & Capabilities
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