Tag: Federal Funding
BW Recommends | Sept. 28, 2025
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Birmingham Nonprofits Urge Opposition to Federal Cuts in Food, Health Care Assistance
The federal budget bill could cut food assistance for nearly 800,000 Alabamians and hike health care costs for tens of thousands, speakers said in a town hall.
BW Recommends | May 11, 2025
Federal Arts Funding Cuts Hamper Birmingham-Area Events, Programs
At least two Birmingham-area nonprofits have lost funding with cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts, a third’s grant is under review and arts community leaders expect a trickle-down effect that could reach a host of programs and events.
Creative Sector Is Vital to a Thriving City, Create Birmingham’s New CEO Says
Quang Do said many arts groups are facing financial challenges. His group aims to unify the groups, tell the story of why the arts community is important for a thriving city and build up the arts workforce in the area.
JeffCo Receives ‘Clean’ Audit of Federal Funds Spending
Cal Markert applauded vigorously when auditors declared that Jefferson County will not have to deal with federal funds doled out because of the pandemic much longer.
Birmingham Officials Outline ARPA Spending
A new 23-page report details the spending of more than $141 million on nearly 200 city projects.
Federal Humanities Funding Cuts Could Threaten Projects Across Alabama
The Alabama Humanities Alliance has suspended all grantmaking and halted booking Road Scholars visits in response to DOGE-recommended cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities.
