Senate Appropriations Bill Would Maintain Funding for National Service Positions While Reducing Funding for National Service Trust Fund
The Senate Appropriations Committee marked up and approved an FY18 spending bill that would level-fund the majority of Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) programs, including AmeriCorps and Senior Corps, next year. The bill maintains current funding levels for AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, the Volunteer Generation Fund, and state service commissions, while recommending a small increase to support national days of service.
If enacted, the Senate proposal would render an $11 million cut to the National Service Trust, which provides for AmeriCorps education awards. According to CNCS and the Senate Appropriations Committee, this cut is not expected to affect the number of national service positions on the ground or the value of AmeriCorps education awards earned by those who complete a term of national service. Voices for National Service will continue to monitor this proposed cut to the National Service Trust and its potential impact on the national service community.
Corporation for National and Community Service Budget
| Program ($000,000) | FY17 Enacted | FY18 White House Budget | House FY18 | Senate FY18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmeriCorps State and National | 386 | 2.3 | 386 | 386 |
| AmeriCorps NCCC | 30 | 24.1 | 30 | 30 |
| AmeriCorps VISTA | 92.4 | 4.9 | 92.4 | 92.4 |
| National Service Trust | 207 | 0 | 207 | 196 |
| Retired Senior Volunteer Program | 48.9 | 0.1 | 48.9 | 48.9 |
| Foster Grandparent Program | 107.7 | 0.1 | 107.7 | 107.7 |
| Senior Companion Program | 45.5 | 0.1 | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Volunteer Generation Fund | 3.8 | 0 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| State Commission Admin Grants | 16.5 | 0 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Total CNCS | 1.03B | 135M | 1.03B | 1.02B |