WASHINGTON D.C.- The White House Office of Management and Budget has agreed to release over $184 million in funding, including $14.7 million for projects in New York, to support AmeriCorps, an independent federal agency that provides services such as disaster relief, anti-poverty, education, health, and other services. The decision to resume funding restores cuts to around 80 percent of the agency’s grants and ensures that volunteers and staff will be paid for this year’s projects and work will continue into next year.

New York State Attorney General Letitia James, who joined 24 other Attorney Generals from around the country in a suit to resume funding to AmeriCorps labeled the restoration of financial support a victory.

“This is an important victory for the dedicated AmeriCorps volun

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