AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Transit Funding: Vermont’s Agency of Transportation is accepting FY27 MTI grant applications for mobility and transportation innovation, with eligibility for nonprofits and citizen groups and a Sept. 21, 2026 deadline. Energy Costs & Nonprofit Research: Vermont’s statewide nonprofit Energy Action Network reports fossil-fuel price spikes added about $124M in costs for drivers and fuel-oil customers over three months, with gasoline up nearly 50% versus pre-war levels. NGO Accountability & Justice: New Hampshire courts will pilot a wage-verification program for people seeking court-appointed attorneys, aiming to reduce concerns about misuse. Charity Sector Pay Pressure: UK think tank PBE finds charity wage growth lagged the private sector by £8.5bn over a decade, arguing charities need “shock absorbers” for inflation. Healthcare Access: Bloodworks Northwest declared a “Code Red” blood supply emergency and urged donors ahead of upcoming drives. Community Support & Services: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the FY27 budget including tens of millions for NGOs, framing them as delivering government priorities. Human Rights & Migration: Pope Leo XIV condemned traffickers and exploitation of migrants during his Spain and Canary Islands trip, calling for repentance and accountability. Local Nonprofit Impact: A Louisiana 9-year-old launched “Lila’s Patrol Pals” to collect and donate stuffed animals for children in police encounters.
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