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Brooklyn nonprofits brace for uncertainty after federal funding freeze and swift reversal causes ‘chaos’

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Feb. 18, 2025 By Lauren Rapp A federal funding freeze and a swift reversal recently left organizations scrambling. Now, Brooklyn nonprofits are bracing for a year of uncertain investment under the Trump administration. Late last month, the  Office of Management and Budget announced a freeze on all federal grants and loan payments. The office…

The Brooklyn Org distributes $1.8M grant to 18 local nonprofits focused on racial justice

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Dec. 19, 2024 By Lauren Rapp A Brooklyn-based organization has announced $1.8 million in donations to 18 nonprofits working to advance racial and social justice in the borough. The grants from Brooklyn Org will support a range of initiatives, including environmental justice, arts and culture, youth and senior services, health, housing, and immigrant support.…