# North Carolina Secures AmeriCorps Funding

Attorney General Jeff Jackson of North Carolina, in coordination with a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors, secured a legal settlement that prevents cuts to AmeriCorps funding and programs, including those supporting Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina. This settlement guarantees that AmeriCorps programs will maintain their current funding levels and operational stability through at least February 2027, ensuring continuity for service initiatives and volunteer engagement nationwide.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals and contractors involved with AmeriCorps and related service programs can expect stable funding and program continuity in North Carolina and other participating states through early 2027.
- This settlement reduces uncertainty around AmeriCorps program budgets, enabling better planning for service delivery and vendor engagements.
- Organizations providing support services, disaster recovery, and volunteer coordination should consider this stability when pursuing contracts or partnerships tied to AmeriCorps initiatives.
- The involvement of multiple states indicates a broader commitment to maintaining AmeriCorps funding, which may influence procurement opportunities beyond North Carolina.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- AmeriCorps
- North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ)
- State of Arizona
- State of California
- State of Colorado

### Key Quotes
> AmeriCorps programs are critical to helping communities across our state, including as we continue to rebuild in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.
> — Jeff Jackson, Attorney General

> We are thankful to Attorney General Jackson and his team for their hard work with the lawsuit to ensure that AmeriCorps NC programs continue to operate at full capacity and funding levels.
> — Briles Johnson, Executive Director of VolunteerNC

### Sources
- [Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Settlement Blocking AmeriCorps Cuts - NCDOJ](https://ncdoj.gov/attorney-general-jeff-jackson-secures-settlement-blocking-americorps-cuts/) - Ncdoj