Purpose
AmeriCorps VISTA is a program that provides resources and
staffing for organizations and agencies working to
alleviate poverty and address poverty-related problems in
local communities.
AmeriCorps VISTA members are placed at sponsoring
organizations, and serve for one year at approximately 40
hours per week addressing issues which have been locally
identified as community priorities. The project goals and
activities are designed to build the sponsor’s capacity
to serve low-income communities.
Priorities include:
-
Economic opportunity: Housing,
employment, workforce development, and federal benefit
access -
Education: School readiness, K-12
success, career and technical education, and college access
and success -
Healthy futures: Food security and access to healthcare,
including preventive education, treatment/recovery
services, and mental healthcare -
Veterans and military families:
Economic opportunity, education, and healthy futures -
Environmental stewardship:
Anti-poverty initiatives that focus on environmental
stewardship and climate change in low-income
communities -
Priority populations: Rural
communities, areas of deep poverty, and native
nations and tribal communities
Additional priority consideration will be given to
projects that:
- Address racial equity
- Invest in underserved communities, especially those
impacted by long-term recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic
Eligibility
Eligible VISTA sponsors include:
- Nonprofit organizations
- Native nations and native led organizations
- Public and nonprofit schools
- State and local government agencies
Geographic coverage
Nationwide
Amount of funding
For placed VISTA members, the program provides a modest
living allowance depending on the county in which the
VISTA serves, travel/relocation costs, health benefits,
and childcare benefits if eligible. Members also receive
either the
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or an end-of-service
cash stipend upon successful completion of their full
year of service.
Tagged as
Access · American Indian or Alaska Native · Broadband · Children and youth · Community and economic development · Educational attainment · Environmental health · Families · Food security and nutrition · Housing and homelessness · Human services · Illicit drug use · Mental health · Poverty · Prescription drug misuse · Schools · Social determinants of health · Substance use and misuse · Veterans · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention
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