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Find similar grantsVolunteer Generation Fund is sponsored by Volunteer Tennessee and AmeriCorps. This funding opportunity supports efforts to develop and strengthen community-based entities' ability to recruit, manage, support, and retain volunteers.
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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: Not explicitly stated, but implies community-based entities and organizations focused on volunteer engagement and civic initiatives. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Volunteer Generation Fund is funded by Volunteer Tennessee and AmeriCorps. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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