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NASHVILLE, TN – Volunteer Tennessee is excited to announce mini-grant opportunities for Volunteer Centers and Youth Civic Engagement programs. Both opportunities will support the development and strengthening of volunteer programs and civic engagement initiatives and encourage organizations to utilize community engagement and service to address critical needs throughout the state.
Grant applications are due Monday, March 3, 2025, at 3:00 p. m. CST.
These grants could range from $10,000 to $120,000 and require a 50% match to be eligible. Proposed projects should occur July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. This funding opportunity prioritizes initiatives that: Strengthen the capacity of organizations to recruit, manage, support, and retain volunteers.
Engage youth – ages 5 to 24 – in civic activities promoting leadership and service. Build infrastructure for volunteer centers to expand their reach and effectiveness. “We are pleased to offer this funding opportunity to organizations that are addressing Tennessee’s most pressing needs,” said Jim Snell, Volunteer Tennessee’s executive director.
“These grant priorities align with our mission to encourage volunteerism and community service, and we look forward to seeing what innovative projects are submitted. ” Potential applicants are encouraged to register for a technical assistance webinar on Wednesday, February 12, at 1:00 p. m.
CST. This session will introduce potential applicants to Volunteer Tennessee, review the funding notice, and answer application questions. To register for this webinar, click here.
Volunteer Tennessee, the Governor’s commission on volunteerism and service, builds capacity and sustainability in Tennessee’s volunteer sector. Since 1994, Volunteer Tennessee has provided more than $95 million in AmeriCorps grants and volunteer center grants to local agencies throughout the state.
The funding engages volunteers to meet local needs in education, social services, health and wellness, public safety, and the environment. The commission is a 25-member, bi-partisan volunteer citizen board appointed by the Governor and eleven State Government ex-officio representatives. For more information, visit www.
volunteertennessee. net or visit us on Facebook , X , LinkedIn , and Instagram . AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, provides opportunities for Americans to serve their country domestically, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, improve lives and communities, and strengthen civic engagement.
Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers. Learn more at AmeriCorps. gov .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations serving Tennessee communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
2025 Volunteer Center Grant and Youth Engagement Grant is funded by Volunteer Tennessee. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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AmeriCorps Funding Opportunities (2026-27 Program Year) is a grant from Volunteer Tennessee that funds nonprofits and government agencies in Tennessee to operate local AmeriCorps programs addressing community needs in disaster services, economic opportunity, education, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, and veterans and military families. Volunteer Tennessee administers Formula and Fixed-Amount AmeriCorps grants for the 2026-27 program year. Key dates: Notice of Intent due February 20, 2026; applications due March 18, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. CT; funding decisions communicated June 22, 2026; earliest program start date August 17–31, 2026. Both new and continuation program applicants are eligible. Applications are submitted through eGrants and must include performance measures, budget documentation, and SAM/CCR registration verification.
AmeriCorps Funding PY 2026-2027 Notice of Intent to Apply is sponsored by Volunteer Tennessee. This is a required Notice of Intent to Apply for organizations planning to submit an application for a new or re-competing AmeriCorps Formula program for the 2026-2027 program year. This notice is for planning purposes and is a prerequisite for new or re-compete applicants.
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