Understanding the public hearing process and how you can participate will make you a more effective advocate. We have outlines and guides to get you started.

On May 2nd, the Trump Administration proposed eliminating the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, Institute for Museum and Library Services, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in their FY26 Budget.

Maintaining and increasing public investment in the creative community requires constant and broad grassroots activism throughout the annual budget process.

On Monday, January 27th, the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget sent a memo to all federal agencies ordering the immediate freeze of all federal grants, loans, and other financial assistance funds.

A recent piece of legislation provides nonprofit organizations more flexibility for governance and board activities.

Building relationships with elected officials and their staff is crucial to every advocate's work. Make sure you know who represents you in state and federal government.