At a glance
Beginner-Friendly
The FY 2026 AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund is designed to help organizations improve their volunteer programs. The goal is to increase the recruitment and retention of volunteers to address important community needs. This grant supports efforts to expand volunteering, enhance the capacity of organizations to manage volunteers, and develop strategies to effectively use volunteers to solve community problems.
Who it's for: This grant is open to any organization that wants to improve its volunteer engagement practices. It's particularly beneficial for organizations that focus on disaster prevention, education, environment, food and nutrition, health, and housing.
More details
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate effective volunteer engagement practices
- Inability to provide required cost sharing/matching funds
- Incomplete application submission
- Not addressing one of the specified funding categories
- Lack of a clear plan for volunteer recruitment and retention
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost sharing/matching
- Proof of organizational capacity to manage volunteers
- Plan for volunteer recruitment and retention
- Documentation of past volunteer engagement success
- Organizational financial statements
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Registration with AmeriCorps or relevant federal systems
- Staff resumes or bios
- Evaluation plan for project outcomes