Website upgrade makes it easier to monitor federal stimulus -- latimes.com

Website upgrade makes it easier to monitor federal stimulus -- latimes.com: "The revamped website, unveiled today by the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board at a cost of $9.5 million in stimulus funds, provides easier-to-use tools, such as a ZIP Code search that shows stimulus projects in local communities. The government has also opened a toll-free hot line (1-877-FWA-DESK) for reporting fraud, waste and abuse."

Saving Nonprofits In A Bear Market - Forbes.com

Saving Nonprofits In A Bear Market - Forbes.com: "Where is the federal government in all this? Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, $50 million has been approved to help nonprofit organizations address the needs of disadvantaged and hard-to-reach populations suffering economic hardships.

This 'Strengthening Communities Fund' has been established to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations--both secular and faith-based--to address the broad economic recovery issues present in their communities,"

Nonprofit arts receive $345,000 in stimulus money | detnews.com | The Detroit News

Nonprofit arts receive $345,000 in stimulus money | detnews.com | The Detroit News: "Nonprofit arts receive $345,000 in stimulus money
Michael H. Hodges / Detroit News Arts Writer

Like a gentle summer rain, more federal stimulus money is sprinkling down on Michigan arts-and-culture nonprofits badly parched by the economic crisis.

The state-run Michigan Council for the Arts & Cultural Affairs announced Friday it's distributing $345,000 in federal money to 30 groups across the state, all intended to preserve jobs in the hard-hit cultural sector. Like recent direct grants to Michigan organizations from the National Endowment for the Arts, the money comes from the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act that Congress passed this spring -- better known as the 'stimulus bill.'"

How nonprofits are faring in the Bay Area's race for stimulus funds

How nonprofits are faring in the Bay Area's race for stimulus funds: "When the Bay Area Council Economic Institute (BACEI) put out their call for stimulus project proposals, there was no promise of funds, only the possibility of a stamp of approval from the well-respected public policy think tank. The BACEI's 'Economic Recovery Workplan' was merely 'designed to advise and assist the allocation of federal stimulus fund"

Nonprofits seeking shares of stimulus cash

Nonprofits seeking shares of stimulus cash: "The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, better known as the federal economic stimulus package, aims to spark the economy by funding infrastructure and energy programs, education and public safety. But it also contains money for programs that assist low-income people. Now, area organizations are applying for grants they say will help them meet an ever-increasing demand."

Press Releases

Press Releases: "April 27, 2009 Special Bulletin on How NonProfits can Benefit from Stimulus Package"

Stimulus money gives a boost to small start-ups - USATODAY.com

Stimulus money gives a boost to small start-ups - USATODAY.com: "A little-known provision of the massive $787 billion stimulus law recently passed by Congress doubles federal funding for so-called Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) such as Community First Fund. That includes local thrifts, banks and non-profits that serve low-income neighborhoods often ignored by large institutions or exploited by high-cost predatory lenders. President Obama's 2010 budget includes more money for the financiers, to help distressed areas hit hardest by the recession."

:Mass. Nonprofit Network to Help Nonprofits Seeking Stimulus Aid

massnonprofit.org ::: "Mass. Nonprofit Network to Help Nonprofits Seeking Stimulus Aid

April 9, 2009 — The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, the state trade association, recently received a $25,000 grant from The Boston Foundation to help ensure that the nonprofit sector “is appropriately considered” with regard to disbursements from the recently funded federal stimulus package."

Nonprofits use stimulus funds to expand services - New Mexico Business Weekly:

Nonprofits use stimulus funds to expand services - New Mexico Business Weekly:: "Seven Community Action Agencies will receive a total of $5.6 million in federal stimulus funds through Community Services Block Grants.

The Community Action Agencies contract with the Human Services Department for the block grant funds. The agencies must now submit plans on how the funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will used to best serve their communities."

Area nonprofits, businesses vie for stimulus funds | newarkadvocate.com | The Newark Advocate

Area nonprofits, businesses vie for stimulus funds | newarkadvocate.com | The Newark Advocate: "With building-related projects already planned out, but funding not identified, The Robbins Hunter Museum-Avery Downer House and Denison University couldn't help but jump when federal stimulus money became available."

Stimulus Applications Could Overwhelm Grants.gov | 44 | washingtonpost.com

Stimulus Applications Could Overwhelm Grants.gov | 44 | washingtonpost.com: "Stimulus Applications Could Overwhelm Grants.gov

By Sarah Cohen
The first federal casualty of the stimulus bill was identified by the Office of Management and Budget this week when OMB director Peter Orszag told agency heads to plan for a possible meltdown of the government's main grantmaking portal."