AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNGO Oversight Fight: A new bill in Ireland would replace the 1980 Voluntary Social Services law, expanding government supervision to “non-profit oriented activity” including advocacy—critics say the measure lacks real justification and targets groups that don’t rely on taxpayer funding. Community Arts & Culture: Regina’s Creative City Centre, an artist-run non-profit, is relocating and plans a Sept. 10 opening with 200+ events, workshops, and grant-writing support for emerging artists. Homeless Services Overhaul: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration is seeking up to $50M in federal homeless funds to shift New Orleans management toward temporary housing plus mental health and drug treatment. Grant for Public Parks Design: UH Mānoa’s architecture school won a $439K NPS grant to fund graduate research and technical assistance for parks, trails, and conservation with state and non-profit partners. Local Fundraising & Services: A Texas nonprofit, Black Outside, brought teens to Maryland’s Harriet Tubman byway for a 53-mile history-and-nature bike trip; and a Bowling Green preschool nonprofit, The Foundry, is using “Putting for a Purpose” to cover teachers, supplies, and access barriers. Public Safety Tech Funding: Erie, Pennsylvania is moving to renew ShotSpotter with $280K from local business and non-profit contributions as grants run out.
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