Grant Information

VOLUNTEER FLORIDA'S MISSION is to strengthen communities in Florida through volunteerism and service. We know, however, that without funding, our mission will never succeed. That's why one of our primary goals is to offer funding opportunities to assist communities in Florida. Annually in the fall we announce our largest funding opportunity, federal AmeriCorps programs, but throughout the year we have multiple opportunities to provide funding for community programs. This page provides you with the latest information in available grants, along with information to assist you in applying.

Bring AmeriCorps to Your Community!

Volunteer Florida is pleased to announce the availability of 2012-2013 grant funding for AmeriCorps Competitive State programs.

AmeriCorps State programs engage AmeriCorps members in direct service and capacity-building activities to address unmet community needs. Local programs design service activities for a team of members who have each committed to one year of service. AmeriCorps programs support local community efforts by addressing education, environmental, homeland security, public safety or other human needs. Sample activities include tutoring and mentoring youth, assisting crime victims, building homes, and restoring parks. AmeriCorps members also mobilize community volunteers and strengthen the capacity of the organizations where they serve.

If you have any questions regarding AmeriCorps Programs or the funding process, please contact americorpsrfp@volunteerflorida.org.

• 2012-2013 Competitive AmeriCorps Funding Application (.pdf, 1.1MB)
• 2012-2013 Budget Narrative (.xls, 92KB)
• 2012-2013 Provider Assesment Questionnaire (.doc, 280KB)
• Operating Capital Certification (.doc, 28KB)
• SAMPLE: Budget Narrative (.xls, 96KB)
• Resource: AmeriCorps: Building a High Quality AmeriCorps Program - From Blueprint to Implementation - New Program Start-Up Guide

• General Funding Frequently Asked Questions
• Become a Grant Reviewer
• Register for Funding Opportunity Updates via E-mail

FEDERAL GRANTS

Grants.gov is your source to FIND and APPLY for Federal government grants. There are over 1,000 grant programs offered by all Federal grant making agencies.

JUMP ON BOARD WITH SERVICE GRANT - JOBS

The goal of Volunteer Florida’s Jump On Board with Service (JOBS) is to use the survey’s anecdotal information and other employment strategies to implement a pilot program to match willing unemployed individuals, with an emphasis on veterans and military families, with volunteer opportunities to gain valuable job-specific skills and networking while meeting critical needs in Florida. 

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