2008 Final Rule

The Corporation has issued a final rule for the AmeriCorps program that amends and clarifies provisions for member evaluations, performance measurement, use of national service insignia, and other requirements. The final rule also spells out the Corporation’s prohibition on making false or misleading statements.

• Click here to read the final rule (Federal Register Notice)
• Side-by-Side Comparison of New Rule With Current Requirements (PDF)

2005 AmeriCorps Rulemaking

After extensive public input and a unanimous vote of the board of directors, the Corporation issued a new AmeriCorps rule on July 8, 2005. The new rule will make AmeriCorps stronger, more effective, and more competitive, while also ensuring greater leveraging of Federal dollars and recognizing the diverse nature of our grantees. The following documents contain information on the new rule.

• New AmeriCorps Rule (PDF)
• Message From David Eisner and Rosie Mauk on New Rule
• Side-by-Side Comparison of New Rule With Current Requirements (PDF)
• Summary of New Rule (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Message from David Eisner on Board Approval of Rule