After much deliberation, the Senate passed the stimulus bill today. We received confirmation that the $200 million for AmeriCorps was included. The Senate and the House of Representatives will now work to reconcile the differences in each of their versions of the bill. The AmeriCorps provision is in both versions.
Out of the $200 million, $65 million will be allocated for VISTA, $40 million for the Trust Fund (which covers education awards), and the remaining balance for AmeriCorps programs.
Thank you to everyone who acted quickly to call your Senators and advocate on behalf of national service. We will keep you up to date on developments as the process continues.
