Deadline Extended! Nonprofit-Government Funding Survey

MANP is conducting a survey to help identify solutions to strengthen nonprofit-government contracting practices at all levels. Survey Deadline - July 4.

Background 

The prosperity and vitality of our state depend on cultivating strong partnerships among the business, government, and nonprofit sectors. In many cases, this comes in the form of formal contracts between government and nonprofits. These grants and contracts reflect that our government relies on nonprofits as partners in weaving a strong safety net, stimulating the economy, building community, and cultivating civil society.

Over the past several years, MANP has fielded concerns from nonprofits about challenges they are experiencing with government grants and contracts. In response, MANP has been working behind the scenes to explore both legislative and administrative changes to streamline and improve nonprofit-government contracting (ranging from issues with procurement to getting fair reimbursement rates). While change will take time, we appreciate the willingness of our government partners to work with us. 

MANP is conducting this survey to inform our ongoing advocacy at both the state and federal levels. The survey includes questions about the types and amounts of funding Maine nonprofits are receiving, and the challenges organizations are experiencing with grant/contract procurement, administration, compliance, payments, and more. The survey also includes questions related to federal funding cuts, freezes, and other executive actions by the current Presidential administration.

How to participate

Thank you in advance for your participation!

*One response per organization. 

Deadline Extended to July 4, 2025!

Why participate? 

Robust participation in this survey is a crucial step toward solutions. Your responses will help MANP inform policymakers about the challenges nonprofits are facing, as well as the impacts of those challenges on Maine people and communities.

Plus, all survey participants will be entered to win a $100 gift card (5 winners)!

Who should participate in this survey?

Nonprofits in Maine are welcome to participate. We encourage whoever is most familiar with your organization’s government grant and contracting experience to complete this survey. For some organizations, this might be one person. For others this might be a small group working together. Please submit only one response per organization.

How will your data be used?

This survey is confidential. Survey responses will be analyzed in aggregate and used to inform a report with actionable recommendations for policymakers and partners. You will have the opportunity to request a follow-up conversation to share more about your organization’s experience. No identifying information will be shared without your permission.

How long will this survey take to complete?

This survey will take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete, depending on the quantity and types of funding your organizations receives.

How can we prepare / can we see the questions in advance?

We suggest gathering the following information before beginning the survey. Please note that you will skip over most questions that are not relevant to you.

What about recent federal funding cuts and freezes?

One section of this survey will specifically ask about any impact on your organization of such changes.

Questions?

Please contact Mary Alice Scott at mascott@nonprofitmaine.org.