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 campus-community partnerships interested in hosting one or more AmeriCorps members during the 2026-2027 term. These eleven month long projects are scheduled to take place from September 2, 2026 through July 16, 2027. MCNCE AmeriCorps places national service members with Montana colleges and universities as well as nonprofits and government agencies to address college student hunger and expand civic engagement opportunities on campus in an effort to foster student belonging and improve student persistence. 

The MCNCE AmeriCorps priority areas are: college persistence, civic engagement, and addressing food insecurity among college students and their communities.

Supporting Documents:

Supporting documents required for this submission include a signed MOU and a Member Position Description. Please visit https://mtengage.org/americorps/propose-an-americorps-project/host-an-americorps-campus-corp/  to access supporting documents required for this proposal, along with other useful information.

Timeline   

• Deadline to propose projects - May 30, 2026 
• Recruitment period for AmeriCorps members - current - July 25, 2026 
• Recruitment deadline - July 25, 2026 (This is to ensure that MCNCE has enough time to get all members onboarding so they are ready to begin service on September 3, 2026) 
• Enrollment period - June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026 MCNCE works to move candidates through the AmeriCorps enrollment process) 
• Project Period - September 3, 2026 - July 31, 2027