American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009: Grant Application Information, Tips, and Thoughts [Report 2] | Direct Link

This report offers a thorough breakdown of points within the stimulus package of interest to nonprofits. Tips are offered for writing your grant proposal, but with deadlines rapidly approaching, nonprofits have to start now to get their submissions organized.

Author: National Council of Nonprofit Associations | Published: 2009 | Submitted by: Johnson Center


American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Balm for Michigan’s Economic Plan | Direct Link

This article breaks down the stimulus package line by line and shows the dollar amount going to Michigan’s programs.

Key Terms: basics, nonprofit, recovery

Author: Michigan League for Human Services | Published: 2009 | Submitted by: Johnson Center


Federal Budget Plan for FY 2010 | Direct Link

This article covers the budget plans for fiscal year 2010; our current Administration’s spending plan designed to reduce the country’s debt while reforming health care and the economy. Mentioned within the article are tax changes which will reduce the value of tax deductions for individuals making more than $250,000 per year.

Author: Independent Sector | Published: 2009 | Submitted by: Johnson Center


Federal Economic Stimulus Legislation: Nonprofit Grant Opportunities [Report 1] | Direct Link

This report breaks down the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act 2009 by program nature (ie. Arts & Humanities), provides direct quotes from the Act, and included dollar amounts for each section grants are available.

Author: National Council of Nonprofit Associations | Published: 2009 | Submitted by: Johnson Center


Information about the Proposed Changes in Charitable Deductions [Report 5] | Direct Link

This report makes the distinctions between the three different federal budget bills that are in current headlines. The three bills in question are the stimulus package, the 2009 federal budget, and the 2010 federal budget which contains the proposed tax deduction changes for individuals making more the $250,000 per year.

Author: National Council of Nonprofit Associations | Published: 2009 | Submitted by: Johnson Center


Short-Changing Charities | Direct Link

This article offers more information on the proposed tax changes that could take effect in 2011 if they pass. The changes would lower the amount of itemized charitable deductions for givers with an income over $250,000 per year.

Author: Indiviglio, Daniel | Published: 2009 | Submitted by: Johnson Center


Special Reports on Economic Stimulus & Recovery [Reports 1-5] | Direct Link

These reports cover the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act 2009 by analyzing how the money is being doled out and which states are refusing the money. One special report is dedicated to offering tips and considerations to nonprofits seeking stimulus funds.

Author: National Council of Nonprofit Associations | Published: 2009 | Submitted by: Johnson Center


Want To Hire a Senior? Stimulus Funds May Help | Direct Link

This article aims to help nonprofits find senior employees they may be seeking. The stimulus package has $120 million specifically to fund jobs for seniors who can likely be found using your state’s contact via the U.S. Department of Labor (link in article).

Author: Library Journal | Published: 2009 | Submitted by: Johnson Center