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Are 501(c)(4) Organizations Eligible for Grants?

Grant Writer Team

Grants focused on community engagement, public education, advocacy, and social services are often a match for 501(c)(4) organizations. Unlike 501(c)(3) charities, these organizations can engage in lobbying and political advocacy if related to their mission. There are grants listed for 501(c)(4) organizations on GrantWatch.

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What is a 501(c)(19) and How Do They Benefit Our Veterans?

Grant Writer Team

They do this by engaging in lobbying efforts and raising awareness to ensure their voice is heard and their needs are met. Youth Education – Many 501(c)(19) organizations provide youth outreach programs, scholarships, and more to educate students about military service, fostering respect for veterans and civic responsibility.

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Nonprofit Leaders Lobby To Get Earmark Ban Lifted

The NonProfit Times

The change, following the House’s elimination of all earmarks from funding bills for the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS-Education) last year, threatens to close off the two major sources of earmarks that nonprofits have long counted on.

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How nonprofits can engage in policy advocacy now 

Candid

As I discussed next steps with a nonprofit partner—like educating their community about the impact of this loss of funding—concerns about engaging in “political talk” emerged. In June 2024, Florida governor Ron DeSantis vetoed $32 million in state funding for nonprofit arts organizations. nonprofits across the country.

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501(c)(4)s: Political powerhouses or misunderstood nonprofits? 

Candid

They do, however, face restrictions when it comes to political activity: 501(c)(3)s are only allowed to lobby in very limited circumstances and are banned from most election-related activities other than nonpartisan voter education and registration. When it comes to political activity, 501(c)(4)s can engage in unlimited lobbying.

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Unions and their role in the social sector

Candid

115 million of that came from the National Education Association (NEA), by far the biggest union grantmaker. Some NEA grants went to local and state affiliates, while others went to progressive organizations like the Center for Popular Democracy and to educational organizations like the Consortium for Educational Change. .

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Why Community is Key to Nonprofit Marketing Success

Community Boost

For instance, when it comes to advocacy campaigns, engaged volunteers can increase visibility through social media shares, participating in rallies, or lobbying efforts. Their involvement goes beyond participation, theyre a resource helping to raise awareness about your programs. Get event inspiration from nonprofit peers doing the work.)