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Apply for Volunteer Generation Fund

Volunteer Generation Fund is a AmeriCorps grant providing between $50,000 and $250,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

How to apply for Volunteer Generation Fund

  1. Confirm your organization is eligible for Volunteer Generation Fund from AmeriCorps, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to AmeriCorps before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Volunteer Generation Fund?
Volunteer Generation Fund is offered by AmeriCorps and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality. It is available across 56 states. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Volunteer Generation Fund provide?
Volunteer Generation Fund provides between $50K and $250K per award from AmeriCorps. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Volunteer Generation Fund deadline?
Volunteer Generation Fund accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, AmeriCorps, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Volunteer Generation Fund?
To apply for Volunteer Generation Fund, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from AmeriCorps.

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