The General Services Administration (GSA) has proposed requiring all federal grantees, including nonprofits, to sign new certifications under threat of civil and criminal penalties before applying or receiving federal resources, includes grants, cooperative agreements and other assistance. These certifications attempt to align with President Trump’s executive order and the U.S. Department of Justice guidance, misrepresenting “illegal” diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, undocumented immigration and terrorism.
For more information, read the proposed changes and supporting materials.
The proposed changes create significant legal and financial risks to grantees, jeopardizing community access to critical services. The new certifications are vague and complex and expose grantees to possible legal harassment.
The public has until March 30 to submit public comments in opposition to the proposal.
The Council has signed onto a letter from the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN), denouncing these proposed changes. We encourage members to review the letter and sign on if they find it appropriate to do so. You can review the full letter here.
For more information about these certifications, please contact Bill Yelenak.
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