Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces More Than $17.3 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Wisconsin

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Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, along with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) CEO Wendy Spencer, announced more than $17.3 million in new grants for Wisconsin that will support AmeriCorps members serving the community with local organizations. The funding announced today includes $12 million in grants to Wisconsin nonprofits and $5.2 million in education scholarships for AmeriCorps members. In addition, the grants will leverage an additional $18.6 million in local matching support -- stretching the federal investment through a public-private partnership that increases the impact AmeriCorps has on communities. When it comes to enrolling in AmeriCorps, Milwaukee residents rank #9 among major cities according to new data released today by CNCS, the federal agency that administers the AmeriCorps program and leads the nation's national service and volunteer programs. Wisconsin came in at #12 among states; Madison took the #5 slot on the midsize city list.

As a member of both the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) and Appropriations Committees, Senator Baldwin has been able to support the important work of CNCS. In March, Senator Baldwin joined 26 of her colleagues on a letter urging the Appropriations Committe to provide $1.46 billion for AmeriCorps, Senior Corps and all the other great work of CNCS.

"National service is a critical and cost effective approach to solving problems. It helps organizations to expand their reach and impact and engages citizens and brings communities together. And it provides those who serve the opportunity to make a difference and a passion for service that lasts a lifetime," said Senator Baldwin. "Wisconsinites are committed to serving their communities more than ever, and hundreds of thousands of men and women have answered the call to service. I want to thank all those who have served in AmeriCorps in Wisconsin and across the country, and the organizations that have made their service possible. Given the stiff competition for these grants, only the most exceptional proposals are funded and I am especially proud of these Wisconsin organizations and the work they are doing."

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