Federal grant rule delayed until December as nonprofits get more time
A new law blocks OMB from finalizing its proposed federal grant rules through Dec. 11, giving nonprofits more planning time but no permanent answer.
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Americares gets record $50 million gift as aid cuts strain global health
Americares says a record five-year gift will expand medicine access and support U.S. safety-net centers as cuts to public aid disrupt global health programs.
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Former California Booster-Club Treasurer Accused of Diverting $411,761
Federal prosecutors accuse a former Orange County booster-club treasurer of diverting $411,761, including a $131,523 mortgage payment, from a nonprofit.
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AmeriCorps Opens Grant Competition for Senior Volunteer Projects
AmeriCorps is seeking organizations to create or expand volunteer projects for adults 55 and older, with applications due Oct. 20, 2026.
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Judge blocks HUD plan to redirect fair-housing grants from 100-plus nonprofits
A Massachusetts federal judge temporarily halted HUD’s plan to concentrate about $46 million in fair-housing funds among five grants.
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Appeals court blocks EPA’s immediate clawback of $20 billion in climate grants
A divided D.C. Circuit preserved a temporary bar on EPA’s March 2025 termination notice, but it did not release new money or settle the grants’ future.
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Federal prosecutors seek victims in alleged $100 million nonprofit trust fraud case
The Aug. 14 deadline for victim input has passed, but the FBI questionnaire remains available as prosecutors evaluate possible plea talks.
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Nonprofits watch proposed federal grant rules after 496,769 comments
OMB’s proposed grant-rule overhaul could add senior appointee review and termination powers for some awards, but it is not final or effective yet.
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National volunteer strategy puts nonprofit infrastructure first
Points of Light wants to double U.S. volunteering by 2035, but its roadmap says nonprofits need stronger systems, staff and technology to sustain service.
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U.S. Charitable Giving Reached a Record $617 Billion in 2025
Americans gave an estimated $617 billion to U.S. charities in 2025, a 3% increase after inflation, according to Giving USA.
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Houston Opens Roughly $10.3 Million Public-Services Funding Opportunity
Houston nonprofits can apply for roughly $10.3 million in city funding for homelessness, disability, health, housing, employment and childcare services.
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Tax-exempt labor organizations agree to $3.85 million settlement over allegedly improper PPP loans
Four labor organizations and an affiliated welfare fund agreed to pay $3.85 million to resolve federal allegations that they falsely certified their eligibility for Paycheck Protection Program loans.
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Appeals court blocks Trump administration’s termination of multibillion-dollar clean-energy grant program
A divided federal appeals court ruled Aug. 4 that the Trump administration improperly terminated a Biden-era program supporting clean-energy projects, giving the nonprofit coalition chosen to administer the grants a legal victory.
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Points of Light unveils national volunteer strategy after yearlong listening effort
The nonprofit’s strategy draws on two national surveys, 23 roundtables and a 40-member advisory council, with a focus on strengthening volunteer pipelines and engaging young people.
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New 2026 Charitable Deduction Rules Change Nonprofit Fundraising
New 2026 tax rules may broaden the donor base while pressuring larger gifts, requiring nonprofits to update appeals, receipts and cash-flow plans.
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AmeriCorps awards $387 million for 35,000 expected service roles
AmeriCorps awarded more than $387 million to 260 organizations, with grants expected to support over 35,000 service roles and expand community programs.
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Judge Limits Use of Grant Clause After Policy Priorities Change
A Boston judge barred one administration strategy for ending federal grants, but canceled awards may not return and a broader OMB proposal remains pending.
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Lexington’s $3 Million Opioid-Grant Application Deadline Is Friday
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits with a physical presence in Fayette County have until 2 p.m. Eastern Friday to apply through Lexington’s IonWave system.
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IRS Requires New Annual Filing for Group-Exemption Leaders
Most nonprofit central organizations with group exemption letters must use new Form 15644 annually. Here are the filing windows and Jan. 22, 2027, transition rules.
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CommonGood Medical Opens Larger McKinney Clinic for Eligible Uninsured Residents
CommonGood Medical has moved to a larger McKinney clinic, expanding access for eligible uninsured and low-income Collin County residents.
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New Federal Charity-Deduction Rules Reshape 2026 Planning
New 2026 federal rules create a 0.5% floor for itemizers, a 1% corporate floor and limited deductions for non-itemizers, changing donor and nonprofit planning.
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San Antonio mayor seeks private funding for 15 city-supported organizations
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is asking private donors to make three-year commitments for 15 organizations as San Antonio addresses an estimated $158 million FY 2027 budget gap.