How Do I Apply for an AmeriCorps VISTA Project?
Public, private, or faith-based nonprofit organizations as well as local or state agencies can become an AmeriCorps VISTA sponsoring organization.
The application process is conducted at the state level to ensure local community needs are being met. The application process is a two-phase process with concept paper and full application. Download the application materials below and contact your Corporation for National and Community Service State Office to learn more about the application timeline.
View our annual Impact Report.
Watch the short tutorial below to see whether AmeriCorps VISTA is the right fit for your organization.
Sponsor requirements:
- Project sponsors must be able to direct the project, supervise the AmeriCorps VISTA members, and provide necessary administrative support to complete the goals and objectives of the project. The goals and objectives must be clearly defined and directed towards alleviating problems of low-income communities, and meet the regulations of the AmeriCorps VISTA program.
- One consistent goal for every AmeriCorps VISTA project must be the sustainability of the project by the sponsoring agency and low-income community after AmeriCorps VISTA project sponsorship ends.
- Please note: the AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps State/National application process are two separate and different applications and processes.
Applying for an AmeriCorps VISTA Project
Contact the CNCS State Office covering the area in which the proposed project would be located to discuss application timeline, requirements and procedures. State Office contact information can be found here.
The CNCS State Office will provide technical assistance during the application process. The length of the application process varies, but the average time from the initial contact to a final decision is 3 to 5 months.
AmeriCorps VISTA uses eGrants, the CNCS online application system.
Links to Application Materials
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Marketing Materials (Print & Digital)
Brochure
Program Brochure
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Spanish Language Brochure
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Postcards
Posters
- 2 sizes available (11"x17" & 18"x24")
- 4 designs, comes in packs of 24
Fact Sheets
Benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA
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Impact Fact Sheet
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Download PDFAmeriCorps One-Pager
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VISTA Personalities Flyer
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Non-Competitive Eligibility Fact Sheet |
Download PDFVISTA Review (Newsletter)
Read our quarterly national publication, The VISTA Review.
The Impact Edition (Spring 2018):
Fall 2017 Issue:
Summer 2017 Issue:
Customizable Recruitment/Outreach Flyers
Customizable Flyer (Version 1)
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Customizable Flyer (Version 2)
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Customizable Flyer (Version 3)
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Customizable Flyer (Version 4)
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Customizable Flyer (Version 5)
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Customizable Flyer (Version 6)
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Customizable Flyer (Version 7)
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Customizable Flyer (Version 8)
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Recruitment/Promotional Items
AmeriCorps VISTA branded recruitment/ promotional items listed below are only available for ordering by AmeriCorps VISTA Sponsors, AmeriCorps VISTA Supervisors and CNCS Staff. By requesting/receiving these items, you agree to use them solely for recruitment and outreach for the benefit of the AmeriCorps VISTA program. Any excess items not used should be returned to AmeriCorps VISTA at: Attn: Melinda Noah Industries for the Blind – Asheville, 240 Sardis Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
Note: You must create an account to access the items for ordering. Signature will be required upon delivery. Orders will not be shipped to P.O. Boxes.
Digital Resources
Logos
All official logos can be found here. Refer to our branding guidance (below) prior to use.
Photos
Discover hundreds of AmeriCorps VISTA photos on our AmeriCorps VISTA Flickr.
For agency wide photos, visit the National Service Flickr.
Videos
It's never too late to serve. (:30 seconds)
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It's never too late to serve (Benefits version, :30 seconds)
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Turning Coal Miners into Coders (3:19)
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Supporting Veterans (3:02)
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Workforce Development (3:09)
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Mentoring Youth (3:07)
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What is AmeriCorps? (2:18)
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AmeriCorps 20th Anniversary (3:24)
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War on Poverty (LBJ State of the Union) (1:40)
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AmeriCorps Is... (:47 seconds)
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For more, visit the National Service YouTube.
Vintage Posters
Download your favorite vintage VISTA poster here.
Impact Graphics
- Download and share topline impact numbers from AmeriCorps VISTA. Current data is from fiscal year 2018.
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Find our latest social media graphics at Facebook.com/AmeriCorpsVISTA.
Radio PSAs
Coming soon.
Branding Guidance
AmeriCorps & Senior Corps Official Branding Guidance (2017)
Go Where You're Needed Style Guide
Refer to our "Go Where You're Needed" campaign style guide to customize your own advertisements and promotions using our new tagline.
