Nevada’s nonprofits are sounding the alarm over delayed government reimbursements and looming federal cuts, warning that critical services for vulnerable communities could soon be at risk. More than 100 nonprofit leaders gathered at the state legislature on Wednesday, urging lawmakers to take immediate action.

For years, nonprofits have relied on government grants to fund essential services like food assistance, shelter programs, and rental aid. However, bureaucratic inefficiencies have left many organizations waiting months for reimbursement—forcing them to cover payroll, rent, and operational costs out of their own pockets. Now, with federal funding uncertainties, these delays could have devastating consequences.

Samuel Rudd, CEO of United Way of Southern Nevada, pointed to programs like the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, which is now indefinitely on hold. “That impacts people who need rental assistance, food, and shelter,” Rudd explained, emphasizing the need for urgent legislative action.

To address this crisis, nonprofit leaders are pushing for Assembly Bill 442, which would require the state to process payments within 30 days and allow nonprofits to request advanced funding. Supporters argue that streamlining the process would ensure these organizations can continue serving Nevada’s most at-risk populations without unnecessary financial strain.

Lawmakers are expected to review the bill in the coming weeks, but the question remains—will Nevada’s government step up to fix this broken system, or will red tape and delays continue to put essential services at risk?

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