Election Year Refreshers for Nonprofit and Public CAAs

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CSBG, Hatch Act, Head Start, Political Activity/Lobbying, Public CAA

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Attorney, Board of Directors, Executive Director, Human Resources Director, Program Director

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2022

Keeping track of the rules relating to election and campaign activity for both nonprofit and public Community Action Agencies (CAAs) is never easy! As the election season enters its final stretch, read CAPLAW’s updated Election Year Refreshers for a quick review of some of the most significant rules, including:

Restrictions on using CSBG and Head Start funds for partisan and nonpartisan political activities, voter registration and education, and transportation to the polls
Hatch Act limitations on certain employees of nonprofit and public CAAs
IRS tax rules that apply to 501(c)(3) nonprofit CAAs

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