Background
Project proposals are now being accepted from organizations interested in hosting one or more AmeriCorps members during the 2023 summer service term. These ten-week long projects are scheduled to take place from June 5, 2023 through August 11, 2023. MTCC AmeriCorps places national service members with Montana schools, colleges, nonprofits, and government agencies in order to build organizational capacity, address summer learning loss, and increase food security among low-income individuals. The MTCC AmeriCorps priority areas are: College Access & Success, K-12 Success or School Readiness, Community Resilience (including climate resilience), and Veterans & Military Families.
Supporting Documents
Please visit www.mtcompact.org to access supporting documents required for this proposal, along with other useful information.
Timeline
Deadline to propose projects - April 21, 2023
Recruitment period for AmeriCorps members - April 21 - May 5, 2023
Recruitment deadline - May 5, 2023 (Service sites must send all accepted candidates to MTCC on or before this date)
Enrollment period - May 5, 2023 - June 4, 2023 (MTCC works to move candidates through the AmeriCorps enrollment process)
Project Period - June 5, 2023 - August 11, 2023
Background
Project proposals are now being accepted from organizations interested in hosting one or more AmeriCorps VISTA members during the 2023-2024 service year. These year-long projects can be scheduled to take place either from June 2023 to June 2024 or August 2023 to August 2024. MTCC AmeriCorps VISTA places national service members with Montana schools, colleges, nonprofits, and government agencies in order to build organizational efficiency, efficacy, and program reach by completing one-year, capacity building projects. The MTCC VISTA priority areas are: College Access & Success, K-12 Success or School Readiness, Community Resilience (including climate resilience), and Veterans & Military Families.
Supporting Documents
Please visit www.mtcompact.org to access supporting documents required for this proposal, along with other useful information.
Timeline
Deadline to propose projects beginning in June 2023 - December 11, 2022
Negotiations conclude for June 2023 projects - January 20, 2023
Deadline for June 2023 projects to submit their "VISTA Position Details Form" - February 3, 2023
Deadline to propose projects beginning in August 2023 - February 19, 2023 *This is the Final Deadline to propose a VISTA project*
Negotiations conclude for August 2023 projects - March 10, 2023
Deadline for August 2023 projects to submit their "VISTA Position Details Form" - March 24, 2023
June 2023 Project Period - June 5, 2023 to June 4, 2024
August 2023 Project Period - August 14, 2023 to August 13, 2024
Thank you for your interest in the Montana Campus Compact AmeriCorps Program.
MTCC affiliate campuses and their partners are encouraged to apply to host an MTCC AmeriCorps Team to support college attainment and success programming. MTCC AmeriCorps teams are dedicated to encouraging students and families to consider, plan for, and apply for post secondary education.
MTCC AmeriCorps Team Priority Areas: Applications will be ranked according to the following priority area:
- High School Coaches mentoring and supporting Junior and Seniors to consider, plan for, and apply for post secondary education. Enhancing the college going culture of Montana high schools. Program Design and curriculum will be provided.
- College Success and Retention mentoring and supporting college students.
To begin the AmeriCorps host site application process, scroll down this page. You may save and come back to this application as many times as needed, but all questions must be answered before submitting.
If you have any questions about hosting an AmeriCorps Team or the application process, call Dannette Fadness at 406-243-5181.
Submission instructions: Required Supporting Documents must be submitted with signatures at this time. Submissions received after the priority deadline will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding priority will be given to applications arriving by the deadline.
MTCC AmeriCorps RFP Timeline
- February 2022: AmeriCorps Leader recruitment begins.
- August 2022 TBA: Host site preparation webinar
- September 1, 2022: AmeriCorpps Member service begins. Pre-Service Orientation for AmeriCorps Leaders occurs during the first five days of service.
Thank you for your interest in the Montana Campus Compact AmeriCorps Program. MTCC affiliate campuses and their partners are encouraged to apply to host an MTCC AmeriCorps Team to support college attainment and success programming. MTCC AmeriCorps Teams are dedicated to encouraging students and families to consider, plan for, and apply for postsecondary education.
MTCC AmeriCorps Team Priority Areas
Applications will be ranked according to the following priority areas:
- Mentoring and supporting college students in college success and persistence.
- Mentoring and supporting high school juniors and seniors to consider, plan for, and apply for postsecondary education. Enhancing the college-going culture of Montana high schools. Program design and curriculum will be provided.
- Capacity Building: Expanding capacity of student success/basic needs programming. (Must be combined with another priority above).
- Student success and career exploration activities for first-generation and low-income K-12 students, including inspiring a love of STEM. (Must be combined with another priority above).
To begin the AmeriCorps host site application process, scroll down this page. You may save and come back to this application as many times as needed, but all questions must be answered before submitting.
If you have any questions about hosting an AmeriCorps Team or the application process, call Dannette Fadness at 406-243-5181.
Submission instructions: Required Supporting Documents must be submitted with signatures at this time. Submissions received after the priority deadline will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding priority will be given to applications that arrive by the deadline.
MTCC AmeriCorps RFP Timeline
- Deadline for proposal: Extended March 22, 2023
- Deadline to submit AmeriCorps Position Details: March 22, 2023
- February 13, 2023: AmeriCorps College Coach recruitment begins
- August 2023 TBA: Host site supervisor training - in-person location TBA
- September 2023 - Dates TBA: AmeriCorps member service begins. Pre-Service Orientation for AmeriCorps College Coaches.
Are you interested in AmeriCorps service during the summer? Please submit some basic contact information so that MTCC can reach you when these positions are announced.
Summer AmeriCorps is a 10-week commitment (June-August). You can expect to serve with a Montana nonprofit or school and to receive a modest living allowance and education award for your service.
Are you interested in completing a year of AmeriCorps service in the future? Please submit some basic contact information so that MTCC can reach you when these positions are announced.
As an AmeriCorps member, you can expect to serve with a Montana nonprofit or school and to receive a modest living allowance and education award for your service.
Are you interested in completing AmeriCorps service in the future? Please submit some basic contact information so that MTCC can reach you when these positions are announced.
We look forward to reviewing your application for AmeriCorps service in the beautiful state of Montana. Positions begin on September 1st and November 7th. All positions conclude one calendar year after the start-date. MTCC staff meet to determine placements for candidates each week on Wednesday, meaning that year-long positions can be filled at any time. It is recommended that you submit your application no later than Tuesday of the current week if you would like to have the best chance of being considered for a service site placement on the following Wednesday.
An application will only be considered complete when MTCC has received this form via Submittable in addition to an application submitted via My AmeriCorps. The My AmeriCorps listing to which you submit an application does not matter, so long as it is for a Montana Campus Compact AmeriCorps project. For example, you may submit to this listing.
If you have any questions about the application process or would like to speak to a Montana Campus Compact staff member, please do not hesitate to call us at 406-243-5458 or email bowe@mtcompact.org. Applications are accepted until positions are filled. Applications are processed in the order they are received.
Montana Campus Compact considers all applicants for service without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. In addition, MTCC complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in every jurisdiction in which it has AmeriCorps members. MTCC also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.