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Volunteer Mentorship Initiative Implementation Partner Grants is a grant from Tennessee's Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Correction that funds Tennessee-based nonprofits to train and equip volunteer mentors who build relationships with incarcerated Tennesseans.
Launched by Governor Bill Lee in 2019, the program pairs degree-seeking inmates with outside mentors to provide support both during incarceration and after reentry into the community. Eligible applicants are community-based organizations in Tennessee with existing mentorship or reentry programming.
Partner organizations receive funding to expand volunteer training capacity and increase the number of mentor-inmate pairings across the state. The program reflects Tennessee's commitment to reducing recidivism through community-driven mentorship and volunteer engagement.
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Volunteer Mentorship Initiative Volunteer Mentorship Initiative Governor Bill Lee's Volunteer Mentorship Initiative I’m proud to announce that we are launching the Volunteer Mentorship Initiative to equip Tennesseans throughout our state to mentor fellow Tennesseans who are currently in prison. And I’m signing up tonight as the first volunteer.
This initiative will begin by working with Tennessee-based non-profits to pair degree-seeking inmates with mentors on the outside as they seek better opportunities for themselves during their time in prison and their first days back in their communities. As our state has shown before, we can change the course of history and the destiny of people when we step up, volunteer, and serve one another.
- Governor Bill Lee, State of the State Address, March 4, 2019 The Volunteer Mentorship Initiative is partnering with existing non-profits and programs to train and equip volunteer mentors, who will build relationships and have regular contact with Tennesseans who are incarcerated both before and after they are released back into the community. The more Tennesseans who volunteer, the more mentorships we can have across our great state.
If you’re interested in learning more about the initiative and how you can be involved, please complete the form below:
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community-based organizations in Tennessee. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Volunteer Mentorship Initiative Implementation Partner Grants is funded by Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Correction. 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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