It seems like @forgefed's grant funding ran out and the entire project has just been left hanging, unfinished. This is a potentially important project, so this is really frustrating.
But really, anything important enough to get grant funding probably ought to keep going after the grant funding ends. Maybe grant-making orgs could provide some kind of support for projects transitioning out of funded work sprints, back into volunteer-driven coordination?
2025 MacArthur Fellows
https://www.macfound.org/programs/awards/fellows/
#ycombinator #foundation #philanthropy #grant #grantmaking
#Trump #RussVought #OrchestratedShutdown
White House #fires much of the National Council on the Humanities [aka #NEH]
The White House appeared to fire all but four members of the National Council on the #Humanities, an advisory board to the head of the #government’s #grantmaking agency.
#law #research #arts #education #CommunityService #Health #science #Republicans #economy #democracy #Congress #government #shutdown
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2025/10/01/national-council-on-the-humanities-fired-white-house/
#NSF held captive
#WhiteHouse ordered $9B agency to abandon long-running programs, terminate over 2000 grants, and reverse decisions on what to fund next based on admin’s political agenda, which excludes #DEI and #climatechange #research. NSF is also making radical changes to daily operations, including sharply reducing reliance on top academic scientists on loan from institutions and realigning the agency’s entire #grantmaking apparatus to conform to Trump’s priorities
https://www.science.org/content/article/under-trump-nsf-faces-worst-crisis-its-75-year-history
Africa: Fact Sheet - President Donald J. Trump Stops Wasteful Grantmaking: [State Department] http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TMMvs5 #Africa #TrumpAdministration #Grantmaking #PressRelease #USPolicy
Congratulations to the IBRO and FENS Brain Awareness Week 2025 grantees! This year, they’ll be bringing brain science to their communities with 131 activities in 68 countries, joining many other organizers around the world.
https://dana.org/article/celebrating-brain-awareness-week-2025-with-grants-for-global-outreach/
#BrainAwarenessWeek #grantmaking #stemeducation #neuroscience #brainscience #publicengagement #scienceoutreach
The Dana Foundation is currently accepting Letters of Interest for pilot projects in Neuroscience & Society. Applicants may request up to $150,000 in funding for projects over a period of up to 18 months. For details and to apply: https://dana.givingdata.com/portal/campaign/DanaFoundationLOI2024 #neurosociety #neuroscience #rfp #fundingopportunity #grantmaking #DanaFoundation #philanthropy #publicengagement #stemeducation #neuroeducation #sciencefunding #nextgenleaders
#FEMA Aims to Help Underserved Communities Prep for #Climate Havoc
The agency had been criticized for its daunting #grantmaking process. FEMA is rolling out climate adaptation loans for small and overlooked communities
The federal disaster relief agency has taken heat for steering past resilience funds to whiter, wealthier areas. https://grist.org/equity/fema-storm-loan-program-adaptation-resilience-mitigation/ #climatechange #climatecrisis
Can anyone point me to good examples of grantmaking processes that are non-competitive? Ones grounded in providing technical assistance and building capacity to make use of funds that are then awarded for a project or program. Especially helpful if it's transportation grants but could be any realm. #grants #grantmaking #transportation
$1,000 can make an incredible difference in anyone's life. For the vast majority of nonprofit organizations raising less than $50k annually, $1,000 can enhance programming, expand services, or provide vital administrative support. Today, BryteBridge Nonprofit Solutions gave $1,000 cash or services microgrants to nine nonprofits nationwide. It was so much fun, I wore my party hat all day! Support your favorite nonprofit organizations. They are always worth your investment. #nonprofit #development #grantmaking
CRA adds additional questions and schedule to T3010 annual return
https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/blog/cra-adds-additional-questions-and-schedule-to-t3010-annual-return/
#CharityLaw #Transparency #Governance #Charity #RegisteredCharity #CharityData #Grantmaking
CRA’s Charities Listing vs. Blumbergs’ CharityData.ca 2023
https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/blog/cras-charities-listing-vs-blumbergs-charitydata-ca-2023/
#CharityLaw #Transparency #CharityData #Philanthropy #Grantmaking
Which Canadian charities spent money on foreign activities in 2020 and how much did they spend? #ForeignActivities #Grantmaking #Charity #Canada https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/blog/which-canadian-charities-spent-money-on-foreign-activities-in-2020-and-how-much-did-they-spend/
Vox article "Why is there so much secrecy in philanthropy?" is definitely worth reading #Grantmaking #Philanthropy #HNW #Transparency #Charity https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/blog/vox-article-why-is-there-so-much-secrecy-in-philanthropy-is-definitely-worth-reading/
Globe and Mail Opinion Piece: If charities want to see a vibrant future, they should spend more of their assets today #Grantmaking #CharityLaw #Foundations #RegisteredCharity #DQ https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/blog/globe-and-mail-opinion-piece-if-charities-want-to-see-a-vibrant-future-they-should-spend-more-of-their-assets-today/
Fascinating first crack at the #donoradvisedfunds landscape by Gideon Taub from Ren, Inc. Each category is meant to be representative, not comprehensive.
Really hoping #communityfoundations and other #donoradvisedfunds sponsors pass along this advice to their fundholders. https://www.fidelitycharitable.org/articles/five-ways-to-help-nonprofits-right-now.html #giving #GrantMaking
Nicole McVan and Tanya Rumble offer three practical invitations for funders to consider in building stronger, more authentic relationships with organizations and fundraisers and the communities and missions they serve.
#charities #fundraising #antioppression #relationships #saviourism #grantmaking
Ontario charities under ONCA and grants to qualified donees - Ontario is a little more complicated than other provinces https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/blog/ontario-charities-under-onca-and-grants-to-qualified-donees-ontario-is-a-little-more-complicated-than-other-provinces/ #ONCA #Charity #CharityLaw #Regulation #Grantmaking
Top Fallacies about Canadian Private Foundations in Canada in 2022 https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/blog/top-fallacies-about-canadian-private-foundations-in-canada-in-2022/ Many private foundations, even though they have significant resources, are unaware of the details of the regulatory environment in Canada. Or many of them incorrectly understand regulatory requirements. #CharityLaw #Regulation #PrivateFoundations #RegisteredCharity #Grantmaking #Philanthropy
