AmeriCorps VISTA Host Site

BILLINGS METRO VISTA PROJECT OPPORTUNITY FOR PARTNERSHIP & REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FY2024-2025 The Billings Metro VISTA Project (B-MVP) has been an AmeriCorps Volunteers In Service To America (VISTA) site since 2009. The B-MVP is sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service and is facilitated by the City of Billings - Community Development Division. In order to prepare an application to continue the B-MVP through FY2024-2025, the Community Development Division is seeking partnerships with non-profit organizations and government agencies in acquiring Host Site status through a Request for Proposals process. AmeriCorps VISTA is a national anti-poverty initiative placing volunteers with local projects through local and national recruitment efforts. The B-MVP supports community projects that address the following priority programming areas: Military Members, Veterans, and their families; Housing; Employment & Workforce Development; Federal Benefit Access; Access to Health

Care including mental health care; Food Security; School Readiness; Success in School; Career & Technical Education, College Access & Success; and STEM Education. Full-year VISTA members typically begin in July or January and are college graduates. More information on becoming a Host Site is available online at www.BillingsMT.gov/hostsite . A Request for Proposals Guide Book and proposal form are available by request from Carly Collins via: phone 406.247.8675 (TTY 711) or email collinsc@billingsmt.gov . Proposals received by 5:00 pm on January 12, 2024, will be prioritized for July member placement consideration. However, proposals will be accepted throughout the year. Technical assistance is available, upon request, to interested parties through the Community Development Division through January 5, 2024. Special arrangements for participation by individuals with hearing, speech, vision impairment or physical disabilities can be made upon request. Non-English speaking persons wishing to participate will also be accommodated through translation and / or interpretation in accordance the City’s Language Assistance Plan. Fair Housing Equal Opportunity. Published on December 15, 22 and 29, 2023.