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Volunteer Generation Fund Capacity Building Mini-Grant
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Service Source Final Application Due Date Funding Available Match Required
Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

(+2 more) Public & Societal Benefit,
Mutual & Membership Benefit

Federal
NV Vol
08-15-2025 N/A Match Required
  • Service
  • Source
  • Final Application Due Date
  • Funding Available
  • Match Required
Status
  • Past
  • Current
  • Forecasted
  • $5,000
  • $25,000
  • Award Floor
  • Award Ceiling
    • Expected Number of Awards
    • Opportunity Type Discretionary
    • CFDA n/a
    Description

    Nevada Volunteers (Commission) leverages financial investment, training, and support for initiatives that improve the well-being of Nevadans. The Commission seeks to expand opportunities, initiate collaborations, and create opportunities to build the resources of and strengthen the service and volunteers. The Commission has been awarded funds through AmeriCorps to expand the capacity of Nevada entities that effectively utilize volunteers as catalysts to enhance student success. Therefore, the Commission seeks to fund projects and interventions related to student success for organizations interested in strengthening their organizational capacity to manage, retain, and recognize volunteers.

    Eligibility
    • IHE
    • Local Government
    • Non-Profit
    • Other
    • State Government
    • Tribal Government
    Additional Eligibility Information

    Grant proposal requests are not limited to, but must include implementation of one or more of the following nine best practice areas:

    • Clearly defined volunteer roles
    • Volunteer recruitment strategy
    • Volunteer screening and matching procedures
    • Volunteer orientation and on-going training plans
    • Liability insurance
    • Volunteer supervision and communication plans
    • Volunteer recognition plan
    • Volunteer evaluation and goal setting
    • Reflection practice

    For the 2025-26 Program Year, applicants are required to match funds at 24%. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to meet matching requirements at the time of application.

     

    Contact Information
    Applicants and/or recipients should contact Shannon Arimura, Nevada Volunteers VGF Program Officer, at shannon@nevadavolunteers.org if they require assistance applying for or administering VGF grants.

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