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AmeriCorps (CORPS) is an independent federal agency responsible for engaging Americans in service programs that address education, public safety, the environment, and other community needs. It promotes civic responsibility and provides educational benefits to participants who commit to national service. In 2020, the Corporation for National and Community Service, or CNCS, merged with the agency to form a single organization, now known now as AmeriCorps. It was established in 1993.

In FY 2024,

$1.25B

was spent by the AmeriCorps
In FY 2024,

<0.1%

of federal spending was by the AmeriCorps

How much does AmeriCorps spend?

AmeriCorps spent $1.25 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2024. This was 0.018% of the $6.78 trillion in overall federal spending. The department ranked 31st among federal agencies in total spending.

The AmeriCorps accounted for <0.1% of all federal spending in FY 2024.

Share of CORPS net spending compared to the top ten highest spending agencies in FY 2024

Federal spending may shift over time due to population growth, changes in policy and programs, and emerging problems to address. Adjusting for inflation, the AmeriCorps’ federal spending has increased from $518.7 million in 1980 to $1.25 billion in 2024.

The AmeriCorps’s federal spending in FY 2024 was higher than in FY 1980.

Yearly federal net spending by CORPS, adjusted for inflation (2024 dollars), FYs 1980–2024

Since 1980, AmeriCorps' spending has increased 140.6%, while overall spending has increased 193.7%.
The department’s spending grew less than overall spending, which means that the department’s share of the federal budget decreased. In 2024, CORPS accounted for 0.018% of all federal spending. That’s 0.0086 percentage points lower than 2014 and 0.0041 percentage points lower than in 1980.
Major legislation, internal or global economic conditions, and acute events like the COVID-19 pandemic can affect spending year to year. For example, the federal budget fluctuated during the pandemic, rising from $5.3 trillion (in 2023 dollars) in 2019 to $7.7 trillion in 2020 and $7.8 trillion in 2021.

The AmeriCorps's share of federal spending in FY 2024 was lower than in FY 1980.

Percentage of federal budget dedicated to CORPS, FYs 1980–2024

Most federal spending can be categorized as direct or indirect. Direct spending refers to money the federal government spends on budget items such as federal programs, employee salaries, and debt interest. Indirect spending refers to federal transfers to state and local governments.
In FY 2024, AmeriCorps transferred 5.7% of its total spending to states and local governments.
The chart below outlines all net CORPS spending.

How did the AmeriCorps spend its budget in 2024?

Federal government net spending isolated to CORPS, FY 2024

How many people work for AmeriCorps?

Some 770 of the 2.31 million total civilian federal employees work for AmeriCorps as of September 2024. This is 21.8% more people than the agency staffed in 2010.

The number of federal employees working for the AmeriCorps has increased 21.8% since 2010.

Number of federal employees working for CORPS, September 2010–2024

CORPS accounts for 0.033% of the overall federal workforce. As the number of federal employees has changed, so too has the way the workforce is organized, with resources allocated to agencies depending on government priorities. CORPS constituted a larger share of the overall federal workforce in 2024 than in 2010 (0.031%).
While the number of employees on an agency’s payroll contributes to that agency’s expenditures, some agencies have relatively few employees compared to their budget or vice versa, giving them an outsized share of either the budget or the workforce. According to the most recent data, the AmeriCorps' share of the workforce (0.033%) is larger than its share of the budget (0.018%).

Who leads AmeriCorps?

The AmeriCorps is led by an Agency Head, who is nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Agency Head serves at the President’s discretion and may continue in the role until they resign, are replaced, or a new President appoints a successor.

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