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.

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.

• Living Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* .

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Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours.

Children/Youth , Education.

Team Work , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Microsoft Office , Education , Communications , Computers/Technology , Community Organization.

Ameri Corps VISTA

"I Have a Dream Foundation" Grant Writer VISTA

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Full Time

Some college

Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

TEXAS Dallas/Ft. Worth

English

From 12/17/2025 To 09/25/2026

Toni Mickle

5005 Brentwood Stair Rd

Fort Worth TX 76112

toni.mickle

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