2022-28376: Partnerships With Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations

Summary

The agencies listed above (the "Agencies") propose to amend their regulations to clarify protections for beneficiaries and potential beneficiaries receiving federally funded social services and the rights and obligations of organizations providing such services. In accordance with the Executive order of February 14, 2021 (Establishment of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships), this clarification should promote maximum participation by beneficiaries and providers in the Agencies' covered programs and activities and ensure consistency in the implementation of those programs and activities.

The agency’s own summary, as published.

What this changes

Amends 13 parts of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.

• 2 CFR 3474 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
• 6 CFR 19 Nondiscrimination in Matters Pertaining to Faith-Based Organizations
• 7 CFR 16 Equal Opportunity for Religious Organizations
• 22 CFR 205 Participation by Religious Organizations in USAID Programs
• 24 CFR 5 General HUD Program Requirements; Waivers
• 28 CFR 38 Partnerships with Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations
• 29 CFR 2 General Regulations
• 34 CFR 75 Direct Grant Programs
• 34 CFR 76 State-Administered Formula Grant Programs
• 38 CFR 50 Equal Treatment for Faith Based Organizations
• 38 CFR 61 VA Homeless Providers Grant and per Diem Program
• 38 CFR 62 Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program
• 45 CFR 87 Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations