Does the AmeriCorps program require matching funds?
The Corporation for National and Community Service requires, at a minimum, the following aggregate matches: 1) Member Support Costs: 15% nonfederal cash match for member support (includes living allowance, FICA, Unemployment Insurance, Workers Compensation, and Health Care), 2) Program Operating Costs: 33% cash or in-kind match for other member costs, staff, operating costs, internal evaluation, and administration.