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Over 50 million children attend school across America; however, despite this over 25 million of them do not have access to the safe spaces that after school programs provide, raising concerns among parents and caregivers over the mental health and academic recovery of children left unsupervised in crucial after school hours. These concerns have been… Continue reading The importance of funding afterschool programs, for all of America

The National Council of Nonprofits warns that the ongoing federal government shutdown is severely disrupting nonprofit operations and harming vulnerable communities. With federal agencies unable to process payments or renew contracts, nonprofits are losing access to critical funding streams. This threatens services such as food assistance, housing, childcare, and disaster relief. Many nonprofits are being… Continue reading Non-Profits Threatened

Since the inauguration in January, the current administration has launched an unprecedented attack on the nation's nonprofit sector. In response, last month, our friends at the National Council of Nonprofits announced the official launch of a new ad campaign: Nonprofits Get It Done. It is up to all of us to push back, denounce false… Continue reading Nonprofits need your help

As professional writers we normally write our own posts but this one is too accurate to be improved upon - https://grantprofessionals.org/news/707444/What-Grant-Professionals-Need-to-Know-About-the-New-Definition-of-Federal-Public-Benefit-.htm Our GPA colleague clearly explains how the current administration continues to make life harder for the nonprofit community and the millions of people who rely on the essential services they provide. While the never-ending… Continue reading Federal Public Benefit

Opportunity Zones (OZs), established by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, aim to stimulate economic growth and job creation in low-income communities by offering tax incentives to private investors. These zones comprise 8,764 census tracts across the U.S., predominantly in low-income areas. Investors can defer capital gains tax by investing in OZ funds, with… Continue reading “Opportunity” Zone

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services is offering $4 million in funding to support the creation of four Transformative Youth Justice Hubs across the state. These Hubs will act as cross-sector collaboratives led by a fiscal/coordinating partner—such as a nonprofit organization, school district, or higher education institution—focused on youth justice prevention and… Continue reading NYS Transformative Youth Justice Hubs

Private philanthropy is starting to realize that federal funding cuts hurt everyone. Some private funders are beginning to step into the breach. Below is a sampling of grant opportunities that have recently arisen in response to federal cuts: New Jersey only - NJ Strong: Emergency Fund Some of our most vital nonprofit organizations across the… Continue reading Rapid Response Grants