AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps Program
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| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | AmeriCorps |
| Top Organization | Corporation for National and Community Service |
| Creation Legislation | National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 (Public Law 103-82), Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-13) |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps program, run by AmeriCorps, offers young adults team-based service in disaster response, conservation, and education to boost civic engagement and leadership nationwide. |
| Program Start | 1994 |
| Initial Funding | $25 million |
| Duration | Ongoing |
| Historic | No |
The AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Program, established in 1994 under the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 and expanded by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009, is administered by AmeriCorps, an independent agency, to engage young adults in national service, allocating over $1.5 billion since inception to support approximately 2,500 members annually by 2025. Initially funded with $25 million, it has grown to distribute $150 million in FY 2025 across 2,500 member placements, funding projects like disaster recovery in Puerto Rico and environmental restoration in California at regional campuses and project sites nationwide.[1] Despite its impact, challenges like funding competition, member retention, and project scalability persist (web ID: 4), but it remains a key AmeriCorps effort to promote community service.
Goals
- Engage young adults aged 18–26 in full-time, team-based service to address critical community needs in disaster response, environmental conservation, education, and public safety.
- Foster civic engagement, leadership development, and personal growth among participants through hands-on service projects.
- Strengthen communities by providing skilled volunteers to support recovery, conservation, and educational initiatives in underserved areas.[2]
Organization
The NCCC Program is managed by AmeriCorps, overseen by CEO Michael D. Smith since 2023, with regional campus directors and team leaders implementing projects under federal oversight. It operates via annual appropriations, guided by the National and Community Service Trust Act, Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, and subsequent funding acts like Public Law 118-342 (2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act).[3]
Partners
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- U.S. Forest Service
- National Park Service
- Habitat for Humanity
History
Authorized by the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 (Public Law 103-82) and expanded by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-13), and launched in 1994 with $25 million, the NCCC Program expanded with annual appropriations, reaching $150 million in FY 2025.[4] It grew from supporting 1,000 members annually in 1995 to 2,500 by 2025, addressing community challenges with innovations like FEMA Corps integration (web ID: 4). By 2025, it has funded over $1.5 billion, though GAO notes funding competition concerns (web ID: 4).
Funding
Initial funding of $25 million in 1994 supported the program’s launch, with over $1.5 billion appropriated by 2025 via annual federal budgets—e.g., $150 million in FY 2025.[5] Ongoing appropriations under the National and Community Service Trust Act and Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act sustain its operations, with no fixed end as it addresses ongoing community needs.
Implementation
NCCC distributes stipends, training, and housing annually, requiring members to commit to 10–11 months of service, tracked via AmeriCorps’s program management system.[6] It progresses through partnerships with community organizations—e.g., 2,500 members yearly—and program expansions, adapting to community needs with no set end, though member retention remains a challenge (web ID: 4).
Related
External links
- https://www.americorps.gov/nccc
- https://www.fema.gov
- wikipedia:AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps
Social media
References
- ↑ "AmeriCorps NCCC". AmeriCorps. https://www.americorps.gov/nccc.
- ↑ "AmeriCorps Mission". AmeriCorps. https://www.americorps.gov/about/mission.
- ↑ "AmeriCorps Leadership". AmeriCorps. https://www.americorps.gov/about/leadership.
- ↑ "National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993". U.S. Congress. https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/2010.
- ↑ "AmeriCorps NCCC". AmeriCorps. https://www.americorps.gov/nccc.
- ↑ "How to Apply for AmeriCorps NCCC". AmeriCorps. https://www.americorps.gov/serve/americorps-nccc/how-to-apply.