General Resources
Resource Links
www.recovery.gov: Federal Government Official Recovery Web site
www.colorado.gov/recovery: Colorado's Official Recovery Web site
Grants.gov: Listing of all available and past federal grants as well as information about applying for a federal grant.
Strengthening Commuities Fund: An overview of the grant the Colorado Nonprofit Association is operating under.
White House Office for Neighborhoods Partnerships: The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships will work on behalf of Americans committed to improving their communities, no matter their religious or political beliefs.
Rural Assistance Center: Resources on funding provided by the Rural Assistance Center, including summaries of funding opportunities and tools.
The Foundation Center: Directory of private philanthropic and grant making foundations on the Internet.
Resources for Nonprofits
Patton Boggs: A regularly updated overview of the act and how funding will be distributed.
National Council of Nonprofits: Several guides of ARRA and potential funding opportunities for nonprofits.
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: Resources analyzing provisions of ARRA that impact low and moderate income individuals.
Related Articles
Economic Recovery and Nonprofits
Renny Fagan, Colorado Nonprofit Association President and CEO, delivered this presentation at the Recovery Act Forum on April 3, 2009. This introduction to the topic discusses the economic importance of nonprofits in Colorado, as well as what the current economy and the Economic Recovery Act mean for the state and for your organization.
Looking Downtown: How Nonprofits Can Partner with Local Governments
Mike Roque, in Grassroots Fundraising Journal
Getting to know your local government agencies - and making sure they know you - can position your nonprofit for funding opportunities you may never have dreamed of.