AmeriCorps
"I Have a Dream Foundation" Grant Writer VISTA
AmeriCorps, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
"I Have a Dream Foundation" Grant Writer VISTA
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"I Have a Dream Foundation" Grant Writer VISTA
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This project will disrupt poverty by expanding the reach of “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Dallas’ (IHDF) literacy initiatives and community projects within the program. By increasing funding this will help advance our mission to provide more education, mentorship, and family support. The community capacity‑building work will strengthen IHDF programming for Dream Scholars and their families, ensuring that they receive the resources they need to succeed academically and personally.
Member Duties:
The VISTA member will research the organization, develop quality proposals, write grants, and develop a system to track grants and grant activities. Activities include researching the organization’s background, mission, goals, target communities, and programs; creating grant guidelines, policies, and procedures for identifying grants consistent with the mission and goals of IHDF and the served communities; writing and submitting grant proposals; and developing or identifying a system to track grant funds received, disbursed by the program, and follow‑up reporting requirements. Monthly reports will capture all upcoming grant opportunities, funding, and deadlines, and a policy and procedures manual detailing the processes will be developed.
Program Benefits:
Relocation allowance, choice of education award or end‑of‑service stipend, training, living allowance, health coverage*, and childcare assistance if eligible.
Terms:
Permits working at another job during off hours; permits attendance at school during off hours; car recommended.
Service Areas:
Education, children/youth.
Skills:
Community organization, general skills, communications, fund raising/grant writing, teamwork, education, writing/editing, Microsoft Office, computers/technology.
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program Start/End Date:
02/09/2026 - 02/08/2027
Work Schedule:
Full time
Education level:
Some college
Age Requirement:
Minimum 18, maximum none
Program Locations:
Texas — Dallas/Fort Worth
Languages:
English
Accepting Applications:
From 12/17/2025 to 01/16/2026
Contact:
Toni Mickle, 5005 Brentwood Stair Rd, Fort Worth TX 76112, (817) 457‑0027, toni.mickle@abchrist.org, https://abchrist.org/americorps-vista
Listing ID 128157
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"I Have a Dream Foundation" Grant Writer VISTA
role at
AmeriCorps
This project will disrupt poverty by expanding the reach of “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Dallas’ (IHDF) literacy initiatives and community projects within the program. By increasing funding this will help advance our mission to provide more education, mentorship, and family support. The community capacity‑building work will strengthen IHDF programming for Dream Scholars and their families, ensuring that they receive the resources they need to succeed academically and personally.
Member Duties:
The VISTA member will research the organization, develop quality proposals, write grants, and develop a system to track grants and grant activities. Activities include researching the organization’s background, mission, goals, target communities, and programs; creating grant guidelines, policies, and procedures for identifying grants consistent with the mission and goals of IHDF and the served communities; writing and submitting grant proposals; and developing or identifying a system to track grant funds received, disbursed by the program, and follow‑up reporting requirements. Monthly reports will capture all upcoming grant opportunities, funding, and deadlines, and a policy and procedures manual detailing the processes will be developed.
Program Benefits:
Relocation allowance, choice of education award or end‑of‑service stipend, training, living allowance, health coverage*, and childcare assistance if eligible.
Terms:
Permits working at another job during off hours; permits attendance at school during off hours; car recommended.
Service Areas:
Education, children/youth.
Skills:
Community organization, general skills, communications, fund raising/grant writing, teamwork, education, writing/editing, Microsoft Office, computers/technology.
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program Start/End Date:
02/09/2026 - 02/08/2027
Work Schedule:
Full time
Education level:
Some college
Age Requirement:
Minimum 18, maximum none
Program Locations:
Texas — Dallas/Fort Worth
Languages:
English
Accepting Applications:
From 12/17/2025 to 01/16/2026
Contact:
Toni Mickle, 5005 Brentwood Stair Rd, Fort Worth TX 76112, (817) 457‑0027, toni.mickle@abchrist.org, https://abchrist.org/americorps-vista
Listing ID 128157
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