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In this article, we explain nonprofits’ role in thriving communities, the amount of funding nonprofits receive from government sources, and the government funding challenges nonprofits were facing before the shutdown.
How to Improve Evidence to Drive Rural Policy and Investments Four ways to improve evidence that drives rural solutions.Unmasking the Real Gender Homeownership Gap What really explains the gender homeownership gap’s decline?How Investments in the President’s Proposed Budget Could Lead to More Equitable Outcomes Urban research shows that many investments included in the president’s proposed budget could close racial and ethnic outcome gaps across health, housing, and children’s well-being.Four Ways to Seed Climate Resilience and Equity in Tree-Planting Initiatives Community-informed and intentionally executed tree-planting initiatives can help cities advance environmental justice, climate resilience, and racial equity.Insufficient Child Care during Nontraditional Hours Has Hurt Families and Employers in Austin, Texas Travis County, Texas, has limited regulated child care options during nontraditional hours, which leads to problems for both families and employers.What We Do and Don’t Know about Opportunity Zones Early evidence on the effects of Opportunity Zones investments shows mixed to no impacts on employment, job creation, and real estate.