Government Grants & Contracts

Last updated January 3, 2023

 

State Policy Affecting Contracts with Nonprofits

State budget. While the Center does not advocate for or against specific appropriations to individual nonprofits, we recognize that many policies in the state budget – and the process of developing the budget – can have sector-wide importance.

  • Prompt payment, red tape, and full payment for costs.
  • Adequate and appropriate state support for public services provided by nonprofits

 

Federal Policy Affecting Contracts with Nonprofits

  • Prompt payment, red tape, and full payment for costs.
    • Support further improvements to the OMB Uniform Guidance.
    • Support legislation to simplify grant reporting requirements for nonprofits.
  • Adequate and appropriate state support for public services provided by nonprofits.
    • Support continued federal investment in nonprofits through appropriations and grants.
    • Oppose arbitrary, across-the-board cuts to federal government spending.
    • Oppose government policies – including federal budget provisions, separate legislation, and executive action – that limit nonprofits’ ability to receive government grants or contracts based on factors such as efficiency ratios or nonprofits’ organizational policies.

 

 

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