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Empowering Nonprofits: Reduced Grant Costs for High-Poverty Areas

This act makes it easier for non-profit organizations in high-poverty areas to secure federal grants. By reducing their required financial contribution by 25%, the law aims to strengthen their ability to provide essential services and support to communities in need. Citizens can expect more local programs and assistance.
Key points
Federal agencies will reduce the required financial contribution for grants to eligible non-profits by 25%.
This applies to organizations operating in states, territories, or tribal lands where over 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
The goal is to boost these organizations' capacity to deliver vital services to vulnerable communities for the next five years.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_787
Sponsor: Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Empowering Nonprofits Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_787.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies will reduce the required financial contribution for grants to eligible non-profits by 25%.
  • This applies to organizations operating in states, territories, or tribal lands where over 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
  • The goal is to boost these organizations' capacity to deliver vital services to vulnerable communities for the next five years.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-13.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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