The White House says the changes it seeks would strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight. Critics say federal grantmaking would become too political.
- Associate Professor of Nonprofit Studies, George Mason University
Federal funding cuts are destabilizing many food pantries, homeless shelters, mental health clinics and other nonprofits, threatening the services they provide.
Federal grants and contracts are a major source of funding for nonprofit services in the US.
Many leaders of these groups are reluctant to take policy positions that may appear political to members of their local communities or donors.
Two scholars of nonprofits explain what is and isn’t permissible.
A nationally representative survey found that the share of nonprofits aware of their right to support or oppose legislation has fallen by more than half in the past 20 years.
A study of more than 200 social services and arts groups points to the severity of structural barriers.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s latest ranking indicates that the coronavirus and heightened awareness about racism made a difference, but not necessarily a lasting one.
Arts organizations have been particularly hard hit, but many may benefit from new sources of emergency government funding.
Food pantries, the providers of services to the homeless and similar organizations now face enormous challenges.
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