Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund
Posted: Apr 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 04/30/2026
Funding Information
Award Ceiling
$500,000
Award Floor
$100,000
Cost sharing or matching is required for this grant.
Description
The Volunteer Generation Fund focuses on investments in volunteer engagement practices that strengthens entity’s ability to increase recruitment and retention of volunteers to meet critical community needs through service. AmeriCorps 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 community problems
Synopsis
The Volunteer Generation Fund focuses on investments in volunteer engagement practices that strengthens entity’s ability to increase recruitment and retention of volunteers to meet critical community needs through service. AmeriCorps 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 community problems
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
The Volunteer Generation Fund focuses on investments in volunteer engagement practices that strengthens entity’s ability to increase recruitment and retention of volunteers to meet critical community needs through service. AmeriCorps 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 community problems. This opportunity is only open to State Service Commissions.
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 94.021 - AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund 94.021
Contact Information
Agency: Angela Mellerson
Grantor
Contact: Angela Mellerson
Grantor
Phone: 2028551252
VolunteerGeneration@americorps.gov
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 6
Last Updated: Apr 01, 2026 01:37:26 PM EDT
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