VOLUNTEER TENNESSEE ANNOUNCES 2025-26 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

NASHVILLE, TN – Volunteer Tennessee is excited to announce mini-grant opportunities for Volunteer Centers and Youth Civic Engagement programs. Both opportunities will support the development and strengthening of volunteer programs and civic engagement initiatives and encourage organizations to utilize community engagement and service to address critical needs throughout the state. Grant applications are due Monday, March 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CST. 

These grants could range from $10,000 to $120,000 and require a 50% match to be eligible. Proposed projects should occur July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. This funding opportunity prioritizes initiatives that:

  • Strengthen the capacity of organizations to recruit, manage, support, and retain volunteers.
  • Engage youth – ages 5 to 24 – in civic activities promoting leadership and service.
  • Build infrastructure for volunteer centers to expand their reach and effectiveness.

“We are pleased to offer this funding opportunity to organizations that are addressing Tennessee’s most pressing needs,” said Jim Snell, Volunteer Tennessee’s executive director. “These grant priorities align with our mission to encourage volunteerism and community service, and we look forward to seeing what innovative projects are submitted.”

Potential applicants are encouraged to register for a technical assistance webinar on Wednesday, February 12, at 1:00 p.m. CST.  This session will introduce potential applicants to Volunteer Tennessee, review the funding notice, and answer application questions. To register for this webinar, click here.

To learn more, visit the Funding Opportunities page on Volunteer Tennessee’s website, tn.gov/volunteer-Tennessee.

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