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Notice of Opportunity: Tennessee Serves Network Sub-Licenses

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Applications Due: Friday, September 5, 2025, by 3:00 p.m. CDT

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Volunteer Tennessee seeks applications from non-profit organizations and volunteer centers to join the Tennessee Serves Network by receiving a Get Connected volunteer portal sub-license at no cost. This initiative is supported by the Commission Support Grant from the AmeriCorps Agency.

Purpose: Selected agencies will receive a volunteer management platform (valued at ~$4,000/year) to connect local volunteers with nonprofit organizations. All local opportunities will feed into the statewide portal at www.volunteertennessee.net.

Award Details:

  • Sub-license provided through a No-Cost Agreement
  • No financial match required, but agencies must confirm their ability to provide:
    • In-kind match (staff time/resources)
    • Social media promotion of the Tennessee Serves Network

Project Period: October 15, 2025 – October 14, 2028 (continuation dependent on performance and funding).

Eligibility:

  • Must be a Tennessee-registered non-profit or volunteer center
  • Must designate a staff person to manage the portal and reporting
  • Must agree to use portal for connecting volunteers broadly (not solely for own projects)


Agency Commitments:

  • Promote the Tennessee Serves Network on social media
  • Display Network branding/logo
  • Recruit nonprofits to post opportunities
  • Conduct volunteer outreach
  • Assist with Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards nominations
  • Meet all reporting and contract requirements


Application Webinar:

  • Monday, August 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. CDT
  • Register: Webinar Link
  • Recording available afterward at Volunteer Tennessee Website


How to Apply:

  • Complete the Tennessee Serves Network Application Form: Click Here to Apply
  • Application sections include:    
  1. Contact Information
  2. Portal Coverage Area
  3. Branding & Marketing
  4. Social Media Marketing
  5. In-Kind Match Feasibility
  6. Current Volunteer Platform
  7. Non-Profit Access
  8. Acknowledgements


Deadline: Applications must be submitted online by Friday, September 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CDT. For questions, email Volunteer.Tennessee@tn.gov.

 

 

 

 

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