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 VGFÂ 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
2020Â 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  Â
VGF grant applications are generally open every three years for a three-year grant award. Though the application process changes slightly each year, reviewing our previous Iowa VGF Request for Applications will give applicants a sense of eligibility, goals, and funding guidelines for the grant competition.
For the 2021-2023 grant year competition, 6 of 7 applications were funded, with $124,204 funded out of $139,954 requested. New three-year grants are anticipated to be released in the fall of 2023, pending funding availability.
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 515-348-6235.