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Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund
AmeriCorps
AC-04-02-2026
AC
General Information
Est. Program Funding:
Closing Date:
Expected No. of Awards
Award Ceiling
Opportunity Number:
AC-04-02-2026
Owning Agency:
AC
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)
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 |
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| Response Date | Apr 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Posting Date | Apr 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Archive Date | May 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award Ceiling | 500,000 |
| Award Floor | 100,000 |
| Cost Sharing | Yes |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Additional Info on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Angela Mellerson Grantor |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full competition information and resources |
| Grantor Contact Information: |
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CFDA Program(s)
- 94.021: AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund 94.021
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