Economic Stimulus and Recovery - Special Reports

These reports from the National Council of Nonprofits, filled with analyses and perspectives on the economic stimulus and recovery, are intended to help nonprofit leaders, grantmakers, policymakers, and the general public better understand the intersections between the nonprofit sector and our nation's economic recovery.

Special Report #1 Federal Economic Stimulus Legislation: Nonprofit Grant Opportunities This core report analyzes the $787 billion economic stimulus legislation, summarizing the major spending and tax cut provisions and identifying potential grant opportunities for nonprofits. (Published 2/23/09)

Special Report #2 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Grant Application Information, Tips, and Thoughts This report offers grant information, tips, and considerations - including that the stimulus package offers some grant opportunities, but is not a universal remedy for everyone. (Published 2/24/09)

Special Report #3 American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009: Whether and Where States Are Accepting & Distributing Federal Stimulus Funds: This report reviews how various Governors have indicated they will handle the federal funds. (Published 2/25/09; updated 3/2/09)

Special Report #4 American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009: Sources of Information Regarding Stimulus Funds This report identifies national and state sources of information about the federal stimulus funds, including official recovery websites that states have established. (Published 3/3/09)

Special Report #5 Information about the Proposed Reductions to Tax Deductions This report examines the proposed changes for charitable deducations in President Obama's proposed budget for 2010. (Published 3/9/09; updated 3/17/09)

Special Report #6 Forward Together: An Action Agenda for America's Economic Recovery Please read and then join the growing number of leaders from across America who are signing their names to this special declaration for Americans to “come together in this time of national crisis to renew our commitment to serve as partners in public service in addressing the challenges our nation faces.”

Special Report #7 American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009: White House Briefing for Nonprofits On April 9, the White House held a special “briefing for outside organizations about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)” to provide an opportunity “to learn about how the ARRA funds are being distributed in the various departments and how you as organizations can participate.” The National Council of Nonprofits attended the briefing and is publishing this Special Report so nonprofits across the country can have equal access to this important information. (Published 4/14/09)

Special Report #8 A Respectful Warning Call to Our Partners in Government This report synthesizes updated survey data illustrating how the combination of increased demand, increased costs and reduction in contributions has impacted nonprofits, and offers a warning that nonprofits may not be able to keep up with the increase in the demand for their services even as the economy recovers. (Published 8/10/09

Special Report #9 Strategies Being Used by Nonprofit Leaders To Cope with the Nation’s Economic Crisis This report synthesizes the data from four national and nine state surveys illustrating how nonprofits are coping with the impact of the economy and offers suggestions for cost-cutting measures and strategic steps nonprofits can take to address the allocation of scarce resources as they weather the downtown in the economy. (Published 8/10/09)

National Council revises these Special Reports when new information is available, so check back.

For more about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009:

The complete American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, PL 111-5. (407 page PDF)>

State-by-State Estimates of Key Provisions Affecting Low-and-Moderate Income Individuals.
http://www.cbpp.org/1-22-09bud.htm

To know what is happening in Wisconsin visit this website

www.Recovery.gov 
A new government website that answers Frequently Asked Questions, provides a timeline on when various events are to occur, and is the official "go to" site for the public to keep track of how the money is spent. 

www.grants.gov 
This is where actual information regarding available grants will be posted.

A special bulletin, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Act Appropriations Beneficial to the Nonprofit Sector and Key Resources for Organizations to Approach and Access Funding Sources, is available starting today, April 27, 2009.
Written and researched by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University and published in conjunction with Giving USA Foundation, the Bulletin provides timely information on how charitable and philanthropic organizations can apply for funding through the Act, also known as the stimulus package. The Bulletin contains hotlinks to numerous sites and resources.
There is a sense of urgency, however, as deadlines for applying for grants under the Act are approaching.

The Foundation Center has compiled a list of resources on how nonprofits can access stimulus package funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  The map displays state-by-state funding opportunities and other helpful information.   To see the information for Wisconsin click here