What is Mentor Michigan AmeriCorps*VISTA?

The Mentor Michigan AmeriCorps*VISTA (MMV) program was created in 2004 through a partnership between the ConnectMichigan Alliance (CMA), the Michigan Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) state office, and the MCSC.   This program was developed in response to the goals of the Mentor Michigan initiative and in recognition of the potential for community organizations to work together to more efficiently and effectively address the needs of youth, with special emphasis on low-income children and youth.  MMV members act as transformative agents between mentoring organizations and their surrounding neighborhoods by building, supporting, and developing the capacity for mentoring organizations to better support mentoring. The role of the MMV member is to build the capacity and sustainability of the programs and community and ultimately, to leave programs and structures in place that no longer requires a MMV member. MMVs build mutually beneficial relationships, which can lead to long-term partnerships between community organizations focusing on increasing the quality of their mentoring programs and provide continuing support of mentoring relationships through trainings, recognition, and resources.  For the 2007-08 program year, MMV members focus on three areas: Children Aging Out of Foster Care, Children of Incarcerated Parents, or Community Mentoring Collaboratives.

• The intent to apply form deadline is May 18, 2007.
• The application deadline is June 13, 2007.

Click here for the full Mentor Michigan AmeriCorps*VISTA Request for Proposal

The RFP forms in Word format are below:

• Intent to Apply Form 
• Proposal Title Page

For more information on AmeriCorps*VISTA visit www.americorps.gov.