City Council requests City Manager report on grant assistance
City Council Non-Profit Organizations Sub Committee votes to seek grant compliance assistance reports. Councilors Liang, McDonough, and Mercier unanimously approved motions requesting the City Manager report on how the city will assist non-profits with grant applications that comply with new
City Council Non-Profit Organizations Sub Committee · Meeting of May 5, 2026
LOWELL — City Council Non-Profit Organizations Sub Committee votes to seek grant compliance assistance reports. Councilors Liang, McDonough, and Mercier unanimously approved motions requesting the City Manager report on how the city will assist non-profits with grant applications that comply with new federal standards and regulations. Six non-profit organizations including the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, Riverbend, and the Lowell Association of the Blind had raised concerns about recent grant denials tied to federal compliance issues.
Councilor McDonough characterized the city's response as a "total failure," noting that organizations felt "blindsided" by the review process.
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Source: the City Council Non-Profit Organizations Sub Committee meeting of May 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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