AC-05-25-21: FY 2021 Volunteer Generation Fund Announcement
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 2021.
AmeriCorps offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 25 awards worth $6.1 million in total. Applications closed on June 23, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 24, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$6.1 million
- Expected awards25
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 24, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 23, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 23, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
State Service Commission
Is this a realistic fit?
- 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
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS 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 problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments. Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.).
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-05-25-21 still open?
No. It closed on June 23, 2021.
Who can apply for FY 2021 Volunteer Generation Fund Announcement?
AmeriCorps accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2021 Volunteer Generation Fund Announcement?
Closed June 23, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
About $6.1 million in total across about 25 awards.
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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