Money to help you involve volunteers! At last!
12:01, 23 July 2009
.. Posted in Volunteerism and Volunteer Management.. Link
HandsOn Network has announced the availability of up to $1,500,000.00 in grant funding to strengthen volunteer infrastructure and increase the number of Americans engaging in quality volunteer experiences that meet critical community needs.
Hurrah! But note that July 29, 2009 is the deadline for the Notice of Intent to Apply Form! (complete details here)
HandsOn says, "This opportunity will support organizations’ ability to directly engage volunteers and volunteer leaders in expanded volunteer opportunities in a specified geographic area. In addition, it will build the capacity of nonprofit organizations to effectively recruit, coordinate, train and manage volunteers to address education, the environment, and the economy."
Funding will be made available to individual volunteer connector organizations, collaborative community based entities led by a volunteer connector organization, and statewide entities (i.e. State Volunteer Center Associations and State Service Commissions) that build capacity and convene volunteer connector organizations and other partners to serve communities across the country.
The VIRE grant NOFA, Notice of Intent to Apply, Application Instructions & Guidelines and Forms & Appendices are all on the Web.
Note these important dates for accessing this funding opportunity:
* July 29, 2009 – Notice of Intent to Apply Form due
* August 4, August 12, August 17, 2009 - VIRE grant information conference calls available
* August 21, 2009 – VIRE grant Applications due
* October 16, 2009 – VIRE grant Award announcement.
* Mid-Nov. 2009 – three day grant orientation and training
All of these calls for people to volunteer CANNOT WORK if the infrastructure is not in place to support and involve volunteers! This is an important opportunity!
