Applying for a VISTA Project
To apply for an AmeriCorps*VISTA project and benefit from the services of VISTA members, a potential sponsor must contact the Iowa State Office to discuss application requirements and procedures. The Corporation State Office will send an AmeriCorps*VISTA project application instructions to your agency, and provide technical assistance during the application process. The length of the application process varies, but the average length of time from the initial contact to a final decision is 3-5 months. For additional information please feel free to contact:
Tina Dunphy
(515) 284-4817
Who can apply to become an AmeriCorps* VISTA Project Sponsor?
- Public, private, community or faith-based nonprofit organizations
- Local, state or federal agencies
What you need to know:
- AmeriCorps*VISTA members are prohibited from participating in political campaigns or voter registration drives, providing transportation to polls, lobbying and pro or anti-labor organizing, or taking any action with respect to partisan or nonpartisan political activity while on duty or perceived to be on duty as an AmeriCorps*VISTA member.
- AmeriCorps*VISTA members may not give religious instruction, conduct worship services, proselytize, or engage in any other religious activity as part of their duties. Members may participate in religious activities outside of official duties.
eGrants
To apply for VISTA resources, your concept paper and application will need to be submitted in eGrants. eGrants is the Corporation for National and Community Service’s web-based system for:
- Submission and tracking grant applications and concept papers
- On-line grant application peer review
- Negotiating and awarding grants and cooperative agreements
- Managing grants and cooperative agreements including processing amendments, continuations
- Financial Status and Progress Reporting.
Information on how to access eGrants and creating an eGrants account:
Link to eGrants: https://egrants.cns.gov/espan/main/login.jsp
eGrants Helpdesk Information:
Phone: (888) 677-7849
Email: egrantshelp@cns.gov
How do I apply?
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