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"I Have a Dream Foundation" Grant Writer VISTA
 
 
 
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 to advance our mission to provide more education, mentorship, and family support. The community capacity-building work will strengthen “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Dallas programming for Dream Scholars and their families, ensuring that they receive the resources they need to succeed academically and personally.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will research the organization, develop quality proposals, write grants, and develop a system to track grants and grant activities. The 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 communities being served. 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. Preparing monthly reports that capture all upcoming grant opportunities, funding, and deadlines. Developing a policy and procedures manual detailing the processes.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  General Skills ,  Writing/Editing ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Microsoft Office ,  Education ,  Communications ,  Computers/Technology ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
"I Have a Dream Foundation" Grant Writer VISTA
Program Start/End Date
10/19/2026  -   10/18/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations TEXAS   Dallas/Ft. Worth  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  12/17/2025  To  09/25/2026 
Contact Toni Mickle
5005 Brentwood Stair Rd
Fort Worth   TX   76112
8174570027
toni.mickle@abchrist.org
https://abchrist.org/americorps-vista
Listing ID 128157

       

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