Why do long-standing Corporation grantees have to match at a higher level?
The national service legislation places importance on promoting the sustainability of AmeriCorps programs. The Corporation believes that an important piece of sustainability is decreasing reliance on Federal funding, and increasing the capacity of organizations operating AmeriCorps programs to assume more of the cost over time. This will make existing grantees stronger and more tied to their communities, while allowing the Corporation to achieve better leverage of Federal dollars and expand the reach of national and community service.
