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AmeriCorps FY 2026 Volunteer Generation Fund Grants for State Service Commissions

AmeriCorps is seeking applications from State Service Commissions for the Fiscal Year 2026 Volunteer Generation Fund grant competition. - Government Buyer: - AmeriCorps (federal agency headquartered in Washington, DC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Only AmeriCorps is mentioned as the government buyer; no commercial OEMs or vendors are specified - Products/Services Requested: - Services to build capacity for volunteer recruitment, management, and retention - Focus on expanding volunteer engagement practices and infrastructure - Grants support direct activities or subgrants to community-based entities (e.g., volunteer coordinating agencies, nonprofit resource centers, school districts, volunteer training clearinghouses, higher education institutions, faith-based and community-based organizations) - No specific products or part numbers are requested - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only State Service Commissions are eligible to apply - Priority for programs serving faith communities, youth, veterans, skill-based volunteers, and underserved populations - Applicants must have valid SAM registration and meet a minimum 20% matching funds requirement - Grants are for a one-year period, with awards ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 - Emphasis on strategies that increase volunteer recruitment, retention, and capacity building

Description

The Volunteer Generation Fund aims to invest in volunteer engagement practices to enhance the ability of entities to recruit and retain volunteers to address critical community needs. AmeriCorps seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen volunteer connector organizations' capacity to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve community problems. This funding opportunity is exclusively open to State Service Commissions. Awards are expected to range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a one-year period of performance, and cost sharing or matching is required.

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