Home › CFR › Title 45 › Part 2522 › §2522.42045 CFR §2522.420 — What basic criteria does AmeriCorps use in making funding decisions?Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy linkIn evaluating your application for funding, AmeriCorps will assess:(a)Your program design;(b)Your organizational capability; and(c)Your program's cost-effectiveness and budget adequacy.