45 CFR 2500.3 - Purpose and mission.

Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

Title 45 - Public Welfare last revised: Nov 19, 2024

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§ 2500.1 - Creation and authority.

The National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 established the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) as a Federal agency, organized in the form of a Government corporation within the Executive Branch, to administer the national service programs authorized by the National and Community Service Act of 1990. CNCS also administers the national service programs authorized by the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as amended, and previously administered by the former Federal ACTION Agency.

§ 2500.2 - Agency operating name.

(a) The Corporation for National and Community Service has adopted AmeriCorps as its official agency operating name.

(b) Use of AmeriCorps as the agency operating name incorporates the Corporation for National and Community Service by reference.

§ 2500.3 - Purpose and mission.

AmeriCorps' purpose is to administer the programs established under the national service laws. AmeriCorps' mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1); 42 U.S.C. 4950,

source: 89 FR 6433, Feb. 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 45 CFR 2500.3