Recovery 101: Opportunities and Resources
Oregon Department of Justice
The Crime Victims' Services Division of the Oregon Department of Justice (CVSD) announces the release of its second Recovery Act STOP VAWA Formula Grant Program Competitive Request for Applications (RFA). CVSD is soliciting applications from non-profit, non-governmental victim services providers. Applications are due Monday, July 27, 2009. Visit the STOP VAWA Program website at www.doj.state.or.us/crimev/vawa.shtml to view a copy of the Recovery Act STOP VAWA Competitive RFA for Victim Services.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) helps cover costs of health insurance premiums after job loss
The federal stimulus package (ARRA) provides nine months of subsidy to help pay monthly health insurance costs for employees who lose their jobs and qualify under state or federal law to continue their employer health insurance.
Tompkins Benefit Group has prepared this helpful matrix that outlines the State Continuation regulation, which covers organizations with fewer than 20 employees. The federal law applies to COBRA-eligible organizations (organizations with 20 or more employees). For more information about the assistance, visit Oregon's Department of Consumer and Business Services website.
New Resources Help Nonprofits Address the Economic Crisis
Now, more than ever, nonprofits need access to reliable information and resources in order to respond to the economic crisis that is driving an increased demand for their services. Please visit our news and resources page for a series of special reports from the Nation Council of Nonprofits. We recommend these resources:
- Learn about Oregon's share of the federal economic recovery dollars. Economic Stimulus and Recovery: "The Oregon Way" offers information about funding opportunities, resources for individuals, where the money is going.
- "Go Oregon!" legislation funds deferred maintenance and construction projects at public facilities througout Oregon.
- Congressman Earl Blumenauer's "An Oregonian's Guide to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" provides clear information to help citizens understand opportunities and apply for benefits.
- The 2009 nonprofit fundraising trends survey and report that NAO collaborated on with survey author Kevin Johnson of Retriever Development Counsel and key local funders and development professionals.
We believe that nonprofit organizations will play a vital role in our nation's economic recovery. In the coming months NAO will continue to provide you with information about time-sensitive opportunities and issues to help address the important work ahead. Please let us know how else we may be of service.
House of Representatives' Appropriations for Nonprofits
The Cohen Report, a web publication of the Nonprofit Quarterly, provided this in-depth analysis of the House of Representatives' appropriations for nonprofits in President Obama's FY2010 budget. We'll publish links to additional analyses as they become available.
Focus on the Future
In March, several of TACS' Peer Networks hosted a series of forums to discuss the emerging needs of our nonprofit sector. Participants explored resources, services, and opportunities; and valuable insights were shared. Find out what we learned.
