How the respective state budget proposals would affect nonprofits

The New York state Senate and Assembly laid out their respective budget proposals on Monday. There are still two weeks left before the April 1 deadline to finalize the budget, however, and negotiations between legislative leaders and Gov. Andrew Cuomo are bound to be particularly intense as the governor continues to deal with accusations of sexual harassment and covering up data around COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes. With all that in mind, here are a few provisions in the budgets put forward by the state Legislature that would affect nonprofits:

Funding for personal protective equipment: The Assembly’s proposal includes $25 million in funding to help certain organizations cover the cost of purchasing personal protective equipment because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This would apply to providers working with the state Office of Mental Health, Office of Addiction Services and Supports, and Office for People With Developmental Disabilities.

Support for nonprofit infrastructure program: The Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment program would receive $100 million under the state Senate’s proposal. The program allows nonprofits to apply for grants to support technological upgrades, renovate or expand spaces, begin accessibility projects, and improve energy efficiency.

Other issues to watch: Both legislative bodies have proposed raising taxes on the wealthy. Each is also aiming to establish a new fund to financially support people excluded from COVID-19 relief programs, such as undocumented immigrants and the recently incarcerated.