“Synagogues and nonprofits become eligible for grants to upgrade energy efficiency in the new infrastructure bill” The Forward reports on provisions in the infrastructure bill signed by President Biden on November 15 that will allow houses of worship and nonprofits to apply for grants to increase the energy efficiency of their buildings. Read more here. h/t Religion Clause here.
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Free Webinar on Demand: “PPP Loan Forgiveness Updates: Cutting Through the Confusion”
Free Webinar on Demand: “PPP Loan Forgiveness Updates: Cutting Through the Confusion” The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability hosted a presentation by C.P.A. Mike Batts on July 22, 2020, which you can access here (free user registration required).
FREE ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: “Navigating Critical Legal Issues in the COVID-19 Crisis”
FREE ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: “Navigating Critical Legal Issues in the COVID-19 Crisis” ECFA hosted an excellent webinar covering new and old federal employment protections, federal aid programs, contract implications, and potential insurance coverage related to COVID-19. Access the recording, including presentation slides, with a free registration here.
Continue reading “FREE ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: “Navigating Critical Legal Issues in the COVID-19 Crisis””FAQ Regarding Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in Payroll Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans
FAQ Regarding Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in Payroll Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans The U.S. Small Business Administration has answers to frequently asked questions here.
“How Churches Can Apply for the Paycheck Protection Program What leaders should know—now—to prepare their application for funds from the stimulus package.”
“How Churches Can Apply for the Paycheck Protection ProgramWhat leaders should know—now—to prepare their application for funds from the stimulus package.” ChurchLaw&Tax has an overview here. Find the application for the Paycheck Protection Program here. The Treasury Department has a fact sheet here.
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- Doing Business Through COVID-19: Can Indiana Nonprofits Hold Membership and Board Meetings Remotely?
- FREE WEBINAR: “Churches and the CARES Act: Helping Congregations and Employees Weather the Cash Crunch”
- FREE RECORDED WEBINAR: The CARES Act—Key Impacts on Churches and Nonprofits (1:00 p.m. E.D.T., March 31, 2020) (requires free registration)
- An Overview of the CARES Act for ChurchesKey highlights from the government’s $2.2 trillion stimulus plan responding to COVID-19. (ChurchLaw&Tax)
- ECFA: How the COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Bill Affects Churches and Nonprofits
- Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP COVID-19 resource page
- ChurchLaw&Tax resource page: “Coronavirus and the Church: The Latest News and Advice from Church Law & Tax”
- ChurchLaw&Tax: “Your Church Can Be Reimbursed for Mandated Sick Leave Pay Since churches now must provide leave tied to coronavirus, this benefit may prove valuable.”
- Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) (PDF) (U.S. Department of Labor poster)
- Federal Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) (PDF) (U.S. Department of Labor poster)
FREE WEBINAR: “Churches and the CARES Act: Helping Congregations and Employees Weather the Cash Crunch”
FREE WEBINAR: “Churches and the CARES Act: Helping Congregations and Employees Weather the Cash Crunch” ChurchLaw&Tax and ChurchWest Insurance Services is hosting a free webinar at noon E.D.T. on April 2, 2020. For more details and to register, go here.
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- Doing Business Through COVID-19: Can Indiana Nonprofits Hold Membership and Board Meetings Remotely?
- FREE RECORDED WEBINAR: The CARES Act—Key Impacts on Churches and Nonprofits (1:00 p.m. E.D.T., March 31, 2020) (requires free registration)
- ECFA: How the COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Bill Affects Churches and Nonprofits
- Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP COVID-19 resource page
- ChurchLaw&Tax resource page: “Coronavirus and the Church: The Latest News and Advice from Church Law & Tax”
- ChurchLaw&Tax: “Your Church Can Be Reimbursed for Mandated Sick Leave Pay Since churches now must provide leave tied to coronavirus, this benefit may prove valuable.”
2nd Cir.: Christian Adoption Agency May Continue Ongoing Cases Pending Appeal Despite Nondiscrimination Noncompliance
2nd Cir.: Christian Adoption Agency May Continue Ongoing Cases Pending Appeal Despite Nondiscrimination Noncompliance. Religion Clause covers the decision here.
“Catholic Agency Challenges Michigan’s Child-Placement Anti-Discrimination Policy”
“Catholic Agency Challenges Michigan’s Child-Placement Anti-Discrimination Policy” Religion Clause covers the suit here.
“First Amendment suit challenging Charter School Act proceeds”
“First Amendment suit challenging Charter School Act proceeds” The Indiana Lawyer reports here on a decision denying in part a motion to dismiss in Indiana Coalition for Public Education – Monroe County and South Central Indiana, Inc. v. Jennifer McCormick, James Betley, 1:17-cv-01295 (S.D. Ind. Nov. 29, 2017). Religion Clause reports here.
“Challenge To FEMA Policy On Disaster Aid To Churches Moves Ahead”
“Challenge To FEMA Policy On Disaster Aid To Churches Moves Ahead” Religion Clause has this update on Harvest Family Church v. Federal Emergency Management Agency, (S.D. Tex, Nov. 9, 2017) (order denying stay to provide FEMA time to reconsider policy).