Ripped from the Headlines: Is the Administration Weaponizing Grant Fraud?

When money is involved, fraud is a possibility. It’s one of the reasons we have so many rules, regulations, and reporting requirements surrounding grant awards: to ensure the funding is spent as intended. And it should be spent as approved in your grant budget. But lately, it seems like this administration is weaponizing grant fraud, and in some cases, simply using it as an excuse to terminate grant programs. We’re sharing recent examples – ripped straight from the headlines.   JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon   CHECK OUT TODAY’S SPONSOR: Encore Institute for Social Impact They partner with nonprofit organizations to secure funding, develop actionable strategies, strengthen capacity, and demonstrate results. From health care and human services, to education, youth development, and more, they’re experts in helping organizations maximize their missions!   SHOW NOTES: S8, E22 Podcast Episode Ripped from the Headlines: Federal Funding Scandals Across the Country - HayDay Services   Minnesota “Feeding Our Future” Grant Fraud Backlash How a $250M Minnesota fraud case became Trump’s latest fight over Somali migrants | Fox News   USDA Farm Grants Cancelled for “Fraud” Then Restored The USDA canceled $300M in farm grants, citing fraud. Did it make up the evidence? | Grist   Judge Orders USDA to Restore Half of Cancelled Grants for Young Farmers | Civil Eats