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This AmeriCorps VISTA project concept paper involves multiple organizations in several communities across the state of Idaho. As a collaborative effort, the "Better Futures for Idaho Youth" project, hereafter referred to as "Better Futures," will encompass roles alleviating poverty through:

A) Literacy programs
B) STEM programs
C) College preparation initiatives
D) Community awareness
E) Resources for nonprofits.

The literacy tasks will revolve around early childhood education and 3rd grade reading. STEM programs will focus on impoverished youth and those in rural areas. College preparation initiatives will be centered in rural areas and with regards to vulnerable populations. Awareness campaigns will focus on homeless program awareness through volunteer training. Resources will be made available to nonprofits by promoting and researching need. Those organizations with outreach efforts often include substance abuse prevention.

The following organizations are included in this VISTA project proposal, including acronyms, site supervisors, and primary subject focus:

United Way of North Idaho (UWNI): Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Serving North Idaho.
- Project supervisor, Mark Tucker, Executive Director
- Literacy among low-income children, birth to 3rd grade
- Capacity building for nonprofits through access to resources

United Way of Southeastern Idaho (UWSEI): Pocatello, Idaho
- Site supervisor, Margaret Granyo, Executive Director
- Literacy among low-income children, birth to 3rd grade
- Resource development and data management

GIZMO: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Serving North Idaho.
- Site supervisor, Barbara Mueller, Co-founder and Administrator
- STEM education among low-income children

Coeur d'Alene School District #271 (CDASD): Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Site supervisor, James Curb, Homeless Liaison
- Low-income and homeless student engagement

Silver Valley Upward Bound (SVUB): Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Serving the Silver Valley.
- Site supervisor, Arielle Horan, Director
- College entrance rates among low-income students
- Parental involvement in student learning objectives

The Human Rights Education Institute (HREI): Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Site supervisor, Jeanette Laster, Programs and Development Manager
- College entrance rates among low-income students
- Mentorship opportunities for low-income students

The Children's Village (CV): Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Site supervisor, Mark Wilson, Executive Director
- Volunteer and advocate training
- Housing for at-risk children
- Trauma-based intervention programming

Family Promise of North Idaho (FPNI): Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Site supervisor, Cindy Wood, Executive Director
- Volunteer and advocate training
- Housing for economically disadvantaged families

Family Promise of the Palouse (FPP): Moscow, Idaho. Serving rural Latah County.
- Site supervisor, Katherine Carlson, Executive Director
- Volunteer and advocate training
- Housing for economically disadvantaged families

Sandpoint Community Resource Center (SCRC): Serving Bonner and Boundary Counties.
- Site supervisor, Becca Orchard
- Volunteer recruitment and training
- Maintain community resource database.

United Way Of North Idaho

THE FY 2023 AMERICORPS VISTA STATE CONTINUATION PROJECTS NOFA IS FOR EXISTING PROJECTS WITH NEW START DATES BETWEEN OCTOBER 2022 AND SEPTEMBER 2023. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PORTFOLIO MANAGER OR VISTA@AMERICORPS.GOV FOR CONFIRMATION IF UNCERTAIN WHICH NOFA TO APPLY AGAINST.

94.013 - AmeriCorps Volunteers In Service to America 94.013

AmeriCorps (CNCS)

Idaho United States

State-Wide

NOT APPLICABLE

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 08/31/19 to 08/24/24 and the total obligations have increased 729% from $12,400 to $102,747.