American Connection Corps Host Site Application (2026-27)

Note: This application is for American Connection Corps (ACC) host sites for the 2026–27 Program Year , which will begin in September 2026 . 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. About the American Connection Corps The American Connection Corps (ACC) is a service fellowship program powered by Lead For America that helps communities build the digital connectivity necessary to expand opportunity and economic mobility —from healthcare access to quality employment. Where we live increasingly determines which opportunities we can access. ACC exists to change that by investing in place-based service , rooted in local leadership and lived experiences. Each year, ACC partners with organizations in digitally disconnected places and places more than 100 fellows across 30 states , working shoulder-to-shoulder with partner