Policy & Legislation
New Federal Resources Available for Nonprofit Organizations
June 03, 2009
Two new federal resources are now available for nonprofit organizations.
Nonprofit Capacity Building Program
$50 Million to Increase Capacity of Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations to Assist Families in Economic Crisis
Administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Nonprofit Capacity Building Program will make one-time, two-year awards of up to $1 million to lead organizations that will use the funds to support other faith-based or secular nonprofit organizations. Lead organizations will collaborate with their selected grassroots organizations in distressed communities offering capacity-building activities in five critical areas: 1) organizational development, 2) program development, 3) collaboration and community engagement, 4) leadership development, and 5) evaluation of effectiveness.
- To Apply: Applications are due July 7, 2009. View full announcement for complete details.
Basic Center Program
$13 Million for Services for Homeless and Runaway Youth
Administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Basic Center Program (BCP) provides an alternative for runaway and homeless youth who might otherwise engage law enforcement or the child-welfare, mental-health, or juvenile-justice systems. Each BCP must provide runaway and homeless youth with a safe and appropriate shelter; individual, family, and group counseling as appropriate; and aftercare.
- To Apply: Applications are due July 13, 2009. View full announcement for complete details.
Additional Resources
There are also a number of expansions to housing programs and resources within the proposed budget for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). View HUD's budget.
For a summary of the impact of the budget on California, or for more information about California's advocacy around federal budget issues visit the California Housing Partnership Corporation's "Federal Policy Project" website.
Contact: Zack Olmstead, 916.447.0503 x108 or .
