Volunteer Generation Fund Funding Process

Volunteer Generation Fund Funding Process is a grant from Volunteer Tennessee that funds community-based entities in Tennessee to develop and strengthen their capacity to recruit, manage, support, and retain volunteers. Administered in partnership with AmeriCorps, the program supports organizations addressing community needs through effective volunteer engagement, including skill-based and pro bono volunteers.

The FY2023 national VGF program had an estimated total funding of $8,558,000, with cost sharing or matching required. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government agencies, higher education institutions, and other public entities. The 2026 Tennessee cycle deadline was April 22, 2026.

Applications are submitted through Grants. gov, and VGF Partner Contracts begin September 1, 2026.

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gov Maintenance Calendar Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:AC-03-18-23 Funding Opportunity Title:Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Disaster Prevention and Relief Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation:Develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers.

Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings:94. 021 -- AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund 94.

021 Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Last Updated Date:Mar 17, 2023 Original Closing Date for Applications:May 16, 2023 Current Closing Date for Applications:May 16, 2023 Archive Date:May 17, 2023 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 8,558,000 Eligible Applicants:Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:State Service Commissions, States and US Territories ## Additional Information Description:The Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) supports organizations to boost the impact of volunteers on critical community needs and rebuild the volunteer infrastructure after the covid pandemic.

VGF focuses on investments in volunteer management practices that strengthen nonprofit organizations and other entity's ability to increase recruitment and retention of volunteers to meet critical community needs through service. Link to Additional Information:Full competition information and resources.

Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: VolunteerGeneration@cns. gov AmeriCorps email address to contact for more information for FY23 VGF opportunity. #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes.

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