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"Volunteer Center and Youth Civic Engagement Funding Opportunities" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Volunteer Center and Youth Civic Engagement Funding Opportunities is sponsored by Volunteer Tennessee. Mini-grants to strengthen volunteer programs and youth civic engagement initiatives in Tennessee.
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2026 Volunteer Generation Fund Funding Process Volunteer Tennessee announces the opportunity for Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) funds to support efforts to develop and strengthen community-based entities' ability to recruit, manage, support, and retain volunteers.
Volunteer Tennessee and AmeriCorps seek to support effective approaches that expand volunteer engagement, strenghten the capacity of organizations to recruit and retain volunteers, including skill-based and pro bono volunteers, and develop and implement strategies that use volunteers effectively to address clearly identified community needs. Applicant Confirmation Forms are due Monday, April 20 2026.
All other application components are due Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 3pm CDT.
Materials for the VGF applications: · Volunteer Generation Fund Partner Application Instructions · Volunteer Generation Fund Program Narrative Template · Volunteer Generation Fund Budget Form · Volunteer Generation Fund Performance Measure Worksheet · Assurances and Certifications · Appendix 1 Volunteer Generation Fund Performance Measure Instructions Questions about this opportunity may be directed to Volunteer. Tennessee@tn. gov .
April 20 VGF Partner Applicant Confirmation Form Due. April 22 VGF Partner Application Materials Due. Sept.
1 VGF Partner Contracts Begin
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations and volunteer centers in Tennessee. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 to $120,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 3, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Volunteer Center and Youth Civic Engagement Funding Opportunities is funded by Volunteer Tennessee. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Tennessee. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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