FY 2021 Volunteer Generation Fund Announcement
Agency: AmeriCorps
- 94.021 -- Volunteer Generation Fund
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.
Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
AmeriCorpsGrants@cns.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY_2021_VGF_FINAL.pdf | FY21 AmeriCorps VGF NOFO | Jun 8, 2021 07:54 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
https://americorps.gov/funding-opportunity/fy-2021-volunteer-generation-fund
Archived: July 23, 2021
Award
$6,100,000
Program Funding
25
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
AC-05-25-21
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Recruit, manage, and support volunteers
History
Version:
5
Posted date:
May 24, 2021
Archive date:
July 23, 2021
