Volunteer Recognition Mini Grants
Volunteer West Virginia is happy to announce the availability of mini grants to assist with volunteer recognition projects and events. Thanking volunteers is an important part of managing and retaining volunteers. The goal of the grant is to develop new volunteer recognition programs and events in the community.
Priority will be given to organizations who are starting a new program and who have not recognized volunteers in the past. Applications from organizations seeking to expand or improve upon existing recognition events will be considered. Eligible organizations may receive up to $500 for a volunteer recognition project or event in September – October, 2024. Applications will be accepted until August 20th, 2024.
This is a reimbursement grant, meaning that the organization will be responsible for purchasing project materials upfront. Grantees will submit an invoice with receipts to Volunteer West Virginia for payment after the event has been held.
Project Examples
- Awards For Volunteers – Celebrate your volunteers with special awards to recognize their accomplishments. Grant funds can be used for awards, certificates, decorations, and venue rentals.
- Thank You Videos – Produce a “Thank You Video” for your volunteers. This video can also feature thank you messages from community members, organizers or leaders, clips from social events, and images about the overall impact of your volunteers.
- Thank You Letters from the Community – Reach out to communities that your volunteers serve and ask them to write thank you letters to your volunteers.
- Volunteer Appreciation Gifts – Grant funding can be used to purchase small thank you gifts, merchandize, and care packages.
- Volunteer Recognition Programs – Start a volunteer recognition program at your organization. Funds can be used to establish a “Volunteer of the Month Program” and other volunteer recognition programs.
- Virtual Volunteer Recognition Events – Host a virtual recognition event. Grant funds can be used for a Zoom membership, guest speaker, or virtual event materials.
Restrictions – We Can Not Fund
- Food – Funding can not be used to purchase snacks, food, beverages, catering, or meals.
- Costs need to be necessary and reasonable for the project.
How To Apply & More Details
- Applications are closed for this funding opportunity.
Important Dates
- Funding announced July 24th, 2024.
- Mini Grant Application Training Webinar August 1st, 2024 at 1PM, click here to watch a recording of this training and click here to download the slides.
- Applications will be accepted through August 20th, 2024.
- Organizations will be notified by email by August 30th, 2024.
- Projects must be completed by October 20th, 2024.
- The mini grant final report and invoice must be submitted on or before October 24th, 2024.
Questions