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Americorps State And National Funding
Volunteer Tennessee currently funds eighteen (18) AmeriCorps State programs across Tennessee. This Tennessee State AmeriCorps Notice of Funding Opportunity (Notice) will focus on grant-making for fiscal year 2025 in six areas: Disaster Services, Economic Opportunity, Education, Environmental Stewardship, Healthy Futures, and Veterans and Military Families.
AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. AmeriCorps brings people together to tackle some of the country’s most pressing challenges through national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps members serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities and those serving.
Members may receive a living allowance and other benefits. After successful completion of their service, members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award they can use to pay for higher education expenses or apply to qualified student loans.
Volunteer Tennessee will accept applications from agencies proposing new and continuation AmeriCorps programs for the 2025-26 program year. 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 disaster services, economic opportunity, education, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, and veterans and military families.
Grants for education nonprofits fund programs aimed at improving access to education, teacher training, and curriculum development. These grants help organizations create equitable opportunities and foster academic success for learners of all ages.
Discover 600+ funding opportunities for education nonprofits, with $95.2M available. Instrumentl provides tools for finding the right grants, managing deadlines, and leveraging funder insights to advance educational initiatives.
How common are grants in this category?
Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Education Nonprofits?
Most grants are due in the third quarter.
Grants for education nonprofits are designed to support programs that improve access to education, enhance teacher training, and develop curricula. These organizations commonly provide academic enrichment, professional development for teachers, and various learning opportunities. Funders often prioritize initiatives that assist low-income or underserved students, ensuring they have greater access to quality education.
Grants for education nonprofits typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q3, with 30.3% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
Education nonprofit grants fund initiatives that expand access to quality education, enrich student learning experiences,and equip educators with essential resources. Funders focus on closing achievement gaps, advancing STEM education, and boosting literacy rates.
On average, grants in nonprofit education provide funding between $100 and $25,000,000, with typical awards falling around $17,000 (median) and $328,376 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.
Private organizations like the Ruth Anderson Wheeler and Henry O. Wheeler Charitable Trust and the Cooke Foundation primarily fund education nonprofit grants.
State, local, and federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Education fund educational grants. Corporate education initiatives likewise play a significant role in providing financial support.
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