States, Nonprofits Fight Sweeping AmeriCorps Grant Cuts

The Department of Government Efficiency under the Trump administration abruptly terminated nearly $400 million in AmeriCorps grants, resulting in immediate dismissal of thousands of service members and disruption of over 1,000 community programs nationwide. States including Wisconsin, Ohio, Arkansas, North Carolina, Washington, North Dakota, New York, and Maryland have been especially impacted, with nonprofits scrambling to secure alternative funding. The loss of support has forced organizations to halt or drastically reduce services such as summer camps for people with disabilities, literacy initiatives, and community revitalization. State attorneys general have joined lawsuits challenging the legality of the cuts, while federal officials cite budget concerns for the decision. Protests and rallies have emerged across the country, urging restoration of the funding. The outcome of ongoing legal actions will determine the future of AmeriCorps and national service programs in the U.S.