The Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) develops and strengthens the volunteer infrastructure in Iowa through the implementation of Service Enterprise, as well as capacity-building grants to volunteer centers.
With VGF support, volunteer centers:
- connect people with opportunities to serve
- increase capacity for organizations to engage volunteers in meaningful service
- promote volunteering
- form partnerships to develop local programs and projects that utilize volunteerism as a solution to community needs and challenges
2020 Sub-Grantees
| Grantee | Location | County (or counties) Served | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ThinkCause - Volunteer Siouxland | Sioux City | Woodbury | $30,000 |
| Iowa Western Community College - Iowa Campus Compact | Des Moines | Statewide | $20,000 |
| United Way of East Central Iowa - Jones County Volunteer Center | Anamosa | Jones | $10,526 |
| United Way of the Great River Region | Keokuk | Lee | $5,000 |
| United Way of Wapello County | Ottumwa | Wapello | $20,000 |
| Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley | Waterloo | Black Hawk | $13,774 |
Application Process
Iowa VGF Sub-Grants
VGF grant applications are generally open every three years for a three-year grant award.
For the 2021-2023 grant year competition, 6 of 7 applications were funded, with $124,204 funded out of $139,954 requested.
We're here to help! For information about developing volunteer engagement resources in your area, please contact Michelle Raymer by e-mail or by phone 515-349-4725.