Rural Partners Corps (RPC) - Host Site Application

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Note: This application is for Rural Partners Corps (RPC) 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. About the Rural Partners Corps Rural Partners Corps (RPC) is a new AmeriCorps service fellowship from Lead For America (LFA) that places locally rooted Members with rural, place-based backbone organizations. Members already live in or near the communities they serve. They bring local knowledge, transferable skills, relationships, and a commitment to making their communities stronger. RPC Members serve 40 hours per week from December through August, working alongside Host Site staff and community partners to build organizational and community capacity and advance cradle-to-career economic mobility for rural young people. Who Should Apply? RPC Host Sites are place-based backbone organizations serving rural communities or regions. Eligible entities include:
Regional or community-based nonprofits
Community Development Corporations (CDCs) & Economic Development Organizations (EDOs)
Cradle-to-career partnerships & collective impact initiatives
Community foundations & philanthropic organizations
Tribal governments & Native-led organizations
Local government agencies & regional councils of government
Education organizations (K12 through Higher Education Institutions) What Does Your Organization Gain? Dedicated Capacity: A full-time Member focused on meaningful projects that advance your organization's priorities. Stronger Partnerships: Additional capacity to build relationships, convene partners, and connect community assets. Organizational Infrastructure: Tools, systems, research, processes, volunteer infrastructure, and other resources that strengthen your organization's capacity. Local Talent: A motivated community member who already knows and cares about the place—and wants to contribute to its future. LFA Support: Your Member receives ongoing coaching and professional development through LFA, while your organization has a dedicated LFA Program Coordinator as an additional source of support. What Will an RPC Member Do? An RPC Member joins your organization as a locally rooted capacity-building partner. They are not an intern, temporary worker, outside consultant, or replacement for existing staff. Instead, they bring their skills, relationships, local knowledge, and initiative to help your organization move important community priorities forward. Members will typically: 1. Know the Place

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