Volunteer Tennessee Commission Announces $8 Million in AmeriCorps Grants to 18 Tennessee Organizations

NASHVILLE, TN – For 30 years, Volunteer Tennessee has invested in programs to meet the most pressing needs in communities across the state. To continue that legacy, the governor-appointed commission is proud to invest over $8 million of 2024-25 AmeriCorps grant funding in 18 organizations across the state.“We are excited to leverage this grant funding from AmeriCorps to address some of the toughest problems facing our state,” said Amy Walter, chair of the Volunteer Tennessee commission. “From homelessness to school readiness and food insecurity to environmental improvements, AmeriCorps members strengthen communities and improve lives while developing key civic and leadership skills. I congratulate these outstanding organizations and thank all those who serve Tennessee through AmeriCorps.”These grants will empower more than 830 AmeriCorps members across Tennessee. Each program recruits AmeriCorps members who tackle critical challenges throughout the state. They address various needs, including supporting students with tutoring and mentoring, providing health services, restoring the environment, increasing economic opportunities, and recruiting and managing volunteers.Of the $557 million awarded in AmeriCorps State and National federal funding, $8.14 million has been granted to Volunteer Tennessee to invest in nonprofit organizations and public agencies across the state.& AmeriCorps’ unique funding model maximizes federal investment by...