This short application supplement provides MCNCE with information that is important for assessing which AmeriCorps service sites may be suitable for a candidate. Once you have submitted this form, you will receive instructions to schedule an interview.
Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement considers all applicants for service without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. In addition, MCNCE complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in every jurisdiction in which it has AmeriCorps members. MCNCE also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.

Background
This proposal is intended for current MCNCE VISTA host sites interested in continuing their projects in 2025-26. These continuing projects can be scheduled to take place either from June or August 2025 to one year later. Organizations that are not currently partners, or for organizations interested in proposing a brand new project, should follow the instructions for proposing a new project on the MCNCE website.

Background 

Project proposals are now being accepted from campuses and nonprofit/government organizations interested in hosting AmeriCorps members during the 2026 summer service term. These ten-week long projects are scheduled to take place from June 1, 2026 through August 9, 2026. We support AmeriCorps member placements with our affiliate colleges, schools, nonprofits, and government agencies to address community needs in education, including college access and success, summer learning loss prevention and K-12 success and food security.

Supporting Documents: Please visit www.mtengage.org to access supporting documents required for this proposal, along with other useful information. 

Timeline 

Deadline to propose projects - March 24, 2026

Recruitment period for AmeriCorps members - March 2026 - May 4th, 2026

Recruitment deadline - May 4th, 2026 (Service sites must send all accepted candidates to MCNCE on or before this date)

Enrollment period - April 2026 - May 4th, 2026 (MCNCE works to move candidates through the VISTA AmeriCorps enrollment process)

Project Period - June 1, 2026 - August 9, 2026

Project proposals are now being accepted from college and university campuses (and partnering schools, government and nonprofits) interested in hosting one or more AmeriCorps VISTA members during the 2026-2027 service year. 

We currently are accepting applications for VISTA placements beginning August 10th, 2026.  VISTA (or "Volunteers In Service To America") is a legacy national service program, often called "the domestic Peace Corps." VISTA projects are dedicated to sustainably addressing poverty and Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement VISTA projects work via colleges, universities, schools, nonprofits, and government agencies in order to build organizational efficiency, efficacy, and program reach, improving the lives of low-income people. 

VISTAs may be recruited locally from local graduates, or from the national pool. Staff recommend a recruitment strategy that creates a pipeline for local graduates to spend a year building capacity at their alma mater!

Our priority areas are: College Access & Success, K-12 Success or School Readiness, Community Resilience, and Veterans & Military Families.

Deadline: 3/31/26