Could politics put your city's funding at risk?
Summary
The Indicator examines proposed OMB rules that could make federal grants more political, allowing cancellations based on shifting administration priorities. Hosts discuss how this threatens local governments, contrasting the flexibility of pandemic-era ARPA funds with new restrictions on DEI and increased federal oversight. Guests from the National League of Cities and Rochester, Minnesota, warn that such uncertainty could derail long-term community projects and undermine local autonomy.
Topics discussed
Intro: Political shifts in federal grant funding
Sponsors: Dataiku, Capella University, Hewlett Foundation
National League of Cities concerns on grant stability
ARPA funds: Rochester, MN's experience with flexibility
Athens, OH: Renovating historic armory with ARPA
DEI restrictions and public backlash to OMB proposal
Conclusion: Final rule expected October 1st
Sponsors: Edward Jones and Charles Schwab
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