• Oppose Sweeping Proposed Changes to Federal Grantmaking: On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget proposed sweeping changes to federal grant rules that could create significant financial risk and instability for nonprofits, reduce transparency, and allow greater discretion to withhold or alter funding. If implemented, these changes could make federal funding less predictable, discourage participation from qualified organizations, and disrupt essential services—such as housing, health, education, and disaster recovery—particularly in underserved communities. Read more here.
  • • Chart of Proposed Changes (National Council of Nonprofits)
    • *TAKE ACTION BY JULY 13*
      • Join KNN in signing a national letter
      • Use NCN’s comment guide to submit a public comment
      • Email your members of Congress

• Defending Nonprofit Nonpartisanship: For nearly 70 years, an important provision in the federal tax code Section 501(c)(3), sometimes called the Johnson Amendment, has provided that in exchange for tax-exempt status, a charitable nonprofit, foundation, or religious organization may “not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.” This language serves to protect charitable nonprofits, houses of worship, and foundations – and the donating public by ensuring organizations dedicated to the public good remain above the political fray. Nonprofits operate as safe havens from the caustic partisanship that is bedeviling our country, places where people can come together to solve community problems. Repeal or revision of the law would damage the integrity and effectiveness of all charitable nonprofits and foundations.  
  • One-pager: Why Nonpartisanship Matters to KY Communities
  • Nonprofits: Nonpartisan by Law, Fact, and Impact

• Economic Impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB): Enacted in 2025, H.R. 1 included several provisions that directly undercut charitable giving and nonprofit financial sustainability. According to Indiana University, H.R. 1 will reduce total annual charitable giving by an estimated $5.69 billion per year.
  • Learn more about the economic impact of the OBBB.
  • Congressional Philanthropy Caucus

• Tax Reconciliation 3.0: KNN and the National Council of Nonprofits urge Congress to ensure any tax reconciliation bill protects charitable nonprofits and their ability to deliver essential services to communities nationwide. Despite this critical role, nonprofits face unprecedented challenges. Significant federal funding cuts and recent changes in tax policy that decrease charitable giving strain already tight budgets. Many nonprofits have cut services, reduced staff, and closed their doors.
  • Learn more about protecting charitable nonprofits in tax reconciliation 3.0

• Streamlining Federal Grants Act: Nonprofits are effective government partners, delivering vital services to local communities across the country. On January 28, 2026, Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced the bipartisan Streamlining Federal Grants Act to help increase access to federal grants and resources so nonprofits – particularly those that are smaller, serving rural areas, or have limited resources – can continue to provide much-needed services in their communities. If enacted, the bill would improve the effectiveness and performance of federal grants and cooperative agreements, simplify application and reporting requirements, and facilitate greater coordination among federal agencies responsible for delivering services to the public.
  • Learn more about the Streamlining Federal Grants Act

Oppose Sweeping Proposed Changes to Federal Grantmaking by July 13

Nonprofits Get it Done. Across the country, nonprofits step in where no one else can or will. But now, some policymakers are questioning the integrity of the sector, jeopardizing funding for vital services.