Closed · AC-03-18-23 · CFDA 94.021 · Discretionary

Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund

Federal grant opportunity posted by AmeriCorps, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$100K-$1M
Award range
Closed
Status
May 16, 2023
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund is a closed discretionary listing from AmeriCorps that offered $100,000 -- $1,000,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$100K-$1M
award range
Closed
application status
94.021
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund - is cataloged under number AC-03-18-23 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 94.021, posted by AmeriCorps. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 17, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $100,000 -- $1,000,000. The agency has projected $8.6 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 16, 2023. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$100,000 -- $1,000,000

Close Date

May 16, 2023

Posted

March 17, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$8,558,000

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) supports organizations to boost the impact of volunteers on critical community needs and rebuild the volunteer infrastructure after the covid pandemic. VGF focuses on investments in volunteer management practices that strengthen nonprofit organizations and other entity's ability to increase recruitment and retention of volunteers to meet critical community needs through service.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 05, 06, 07, 12, 13, 20, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

VolunteerGeneration@cns.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 17, 2023
Close Date May 16, 2023
Archive Date May 17, 2023
Last Updated March 17, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund", offered by AmeriCorps. It is associated with CFDA program 94.021. The Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) supports organizations to boost the impact of volunteers on critical community needs and rebuild the volunteer infrastructure after the covid pandemic. VGF focuses ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 16, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $100,000 -- $1,000,000. Total estimated funding: $8,558,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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