Department of Finance & Administration
Mark Emkes, Commissioner

NOTE: On December 18, 2009, Volunteer Tennessee revised the 2010 AmeriCorps Funding Time Line and Notice of Funding Opportunity to include new national performance measures. These revised documents replace any prior versions. Please use the links below to view the revised documents.

2010 AmeriCorps Grant Application and Guidance

Volunteer Tennessee will accept applications from agencies proposing new AmeriCorps programs for the 2010-11 program year. Click here for the revised 2010 AmeriCorps Funding Time Line.  Non-profit organizations and government agencies in Tennessee are eligible to apply for funds to operate local AmeriCorps programs that meet locally identified needs in the areas of public safety, homeland security, health, education, environment and human needs.  We anticipate approximately $1.6 million in Formula funds to be available for the 2010-11 program year.

If you do not currently operate an AmeriCorps program, you must use the "Application Instructions: New and Re-competing Programs" included in the revised 2010 AmeriCorps*State Application Instructions available below.  All applicants should carefully read the revised AmeriCorps*State 2010 Notice of Funding Opportunity also available below.  Agencies interested in an Education Awards Program, please click here: EAP.  For a list of tips and suggestions for writing a strong application, frequently asked questions and sample budgets, click here: TIPS-FAQ's.  To see the "State of Tennessee Comprehensive Travel Regulations" referenced in the application instructions, please click here: Travel Regs.

Grant Information Sessions:

Volunteer Tennessee will hold a series of grant information sessions from October 19 - 30.  Click here for details.

PLEASE NOTE:  All applications must be submitted using the Corporation for National and Community Service eGrants system.  For more information on eGrants, click the link below.

Agencies interested in applying for AmeriCorps funding must contact Volunteer Tennessee for the "Prime Application ID Number", which is required to begin the eGrants application. Should you have questions regarding the application or the funding process, or if you are not sure which application you must complete, please call Rayna Coe, AmeriCorps Program Manager, at 615-253-6313.

Rayna Coe
Volunteer Tennessee
William R. Snodgrass TN Tower
312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 12th Floor
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
Email: rayna.coe@tn.gov
Phone: 615-253-6313
Fax: 615-532-6950