AC-03-18-23: Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of AmeriCorps notices from 2023.
AmeriCorps offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $100,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make $8.6 million in total. Applications closed on May 16, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 17, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$100,000
- Total funding$8.6 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | March 17, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 16, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 17, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 10 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
State Service Commissions, States and US Territories
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund 94.021 awards averaged $871,309; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (49% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
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.
Who has won AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund 94.021 grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund 94.021 (94.021) awarded $54.9 million across 63 grant awards, an average of $871,309 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Foundation | District of Columbia | 1 | $3.4 million |
| Northern Kentucky University Research Foundation Inc | Kentucky | 1 | $3.0 million |
| Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement | Minnesota | 1 | $2.9 million |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Georgia | 1 | $2.9 million |
| New Jersey Department of State | New Jersey | 2 | $2.7 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is AC-03-18-23 still open?
No. It closed on May 16, 2023.
Who can apply for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund?
AmeriCorps accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund?
Closed May 16, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.0 million each. About $8.6 million in total.
Who has won AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund 94.021 grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were AARP Foundation, Northern Kentucky University Research Foundation Inc, Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement. The program made 63 awards worth $54.9 million in that time.
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