AmeriCorps Volunteers In Service to America 94.013
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) is the national service program of AmeriCorps designed specifically to fight poverty. VISTA supports efforts to alleviate poverty by engaging individuals, 18 years and older, from all walks of life, in a year of full-time service with a sponsoring organization (sponsor) to create or expand programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- School District
- Public Housing Authority
- Tribal
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
- County Government
- Local Government Consortium
- Local
- State
The proposed project must have a clear anti-poverty focus, include the involvement of the low-income community, and the activities must lead to sustainability of the project. The activities of the VISTA members may not supplant staff or current volunteers. See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity for more information.
Beneficiaries
- Specific Restrictions (Determined at NOFO Level)
VISTA activities must benefit low-income persons and communities by building the capacity of the sponsoring organization to find permanent solutions to poverty.
VISTAs live and serve in some of our nation’s poorest areas. They receive a modest living allowance and other benefits during their service. After successfully completing a term of service, VISTAs and Summer Associates may receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, which can be used to pay for college or student loans, or an end-of-service cash stipend. Sponsors may contribute to the cost of a VISTA through "cost share," but are under no obligation to do so.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity and application instructions for information on other application procedures.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
- Renewal interval: From 120 to 180 days
Eligible applicants may be public sector organizations or private nonprofits as designed by the IRS. For-profit entities are not eligible.
Public sector organizations including state, local and Tribal entities as well as private non-profit organizations are eligible to apply.
The beneficiaries of VISTA projects must be low-income communities or individuals within the United States and its territories.
Program details & compliance
Description
AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) is the national service program of AmeriCorps designed specifically to fight poverty. VISTA supports efforts to alleviate poverty by engaging individuals, 18 years and older, from all walks of life, in a year of full-time service with a sponsoring organization (sponsor) to create or expand programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty.
Mission Categories
Primary: Rural Community Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity and Annual Program Guidance at https://americorps.gov/partner/funding-opportunities. This is not a grant-based program.
Required Documentation
Various records and forms required for first time applicants, as well as a copy of the applicant's last audit, may be requested. First time applicants must certify financial systems. Continuing sponsors may be asked to update initial documentation.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements