On Wednesday, July 29, the Department of Justice released a memo that included new guidance for recipients of federal funding about what the Administration views as unlawful discrimination based on protected characteristics. The memo includes what it calls "non-binding suggestions" to help organizations minimize potential legal and operational risks. While the guidance is directed at entities that receive federal funding, it may have a broader reach affecting educational institutions, state and local governments, and public and private employers. In addition to the DOJ memo, on Thursday, August 7, the Administration released an executive order focused on improving oversight of federal grantmaking.
Join us for a discussion with legal experts as we walk through the memo and new executive order, and how it may affect foundations and other grantmaking organizations.