Religious Liberty Commission Draft Keeps Pressure on Johnson Amendment
A federal commission recommended repealing the Johnson Amendment, but the tax restriction remains in force for churches and religious nonprofits.
Nonprofits
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Eligible Peoria groups must train before 2027 CDBG applications
Peoria organizations can apply for 2027 CDBG public-service funding, but eligible groups must attend training before the August 20 deadline.
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Shreveport nonprofits face July 31 deadline for 2027 city grants
Shreveport nonprofits seeking 2027 city civic-appropriation support must submit six complete copies by 5 p.m. Friday, July 31. Late applications will not be reviewed.
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Riverside Arts Groups Face July 27 Deadline for City Operating Grants
Riverside nonprofit arts and cultural groups have until 4 p.m. July 27 to apply for city operating support in a new two-year grant program.
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White House convenes world officials on “radical left terrorism”—nonprofit watch
July 16: White House and Treasury say “radical left terrorism” is transnational—and point to expanded scrutiny of charity and nonprofit finance.
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Cookeville adopts FY27 budget with no property tax increase
Cookeville adopted its FY27 budget June 18, keeping the property tax rate essentially flat while funding staffing, capital work and CRMC.
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Virginia Beach nonprofit opens 38-unit housing for people exiting homelessness
Virginia Beach VA – Macon & Joan Brock House has opened with 38 supportive housing units for people exiting homelessness, with move-ins expected in mid-July.
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Altus Park City talks turn to a nonprofit hub and county move-out timing
Park City, UT — After a June 16 Altus Project update, County Manager Shayne Scott discussed a nonprofit-hub amendment and a Richins-to-PEAK move as soon as August.
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Boston budget fight deepens as Council delays $4.9B vote before June 10
Boston MA – City Council postponed a vote on Mayor Wu’s $4.9 billion FY27 budget, leaving grant cuts and other program changes unresolved ahead of June 10.
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Pittsburgh trims food access funding as council reshapes 2026 budget
Pittsburgh PA – City Council cut the Food Justice Fund in half during April budget changes, shifting money to other priorities as fiscal pressure continues.
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Austin budget forecast points to millions in social service cuts as summer budget talks begin
Austin TX – A new April 16 budget forecast points to about $16.8 million in social service cuts, setting up summer debates before the August vote.
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Longview opens 2026 housing and community grant cycle, with April 24 deadline and May 14 hearing
Longview WA – The city’s 2026 HOME and CDBG grant window is open now, with applications due April 24 and a City Council hearing set for May 14.
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Boston budget proposal trims grant funding as costs keep rising
Boston MA – The city’s proposed $4.9 billion budget protects core services but trims discretionary grant funding as health care, overtime and snow costs rise.