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This bill establishes the Nonprofit Organization Advisory Council within the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, creating a 15-member council that includes representatives from the state government, legislature, nonprofit organizations, and the Attorney General's office. The council will review the state's granting and procurement processes for nonprofit organizations, develop annual reports on grant-making reform, and recommend improvements to state-nonprofit partnerships. The bill creates a Nonprofit Organization Partnership Fund to support the council's work and sets specific requirements for how state agencies interact with nonprofit organizations, including mandating advance payments of 25% of grant or contract values, allowing flexible indirect cost rates up to 15%, and ensuring timely payments. Additionally, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services must develop a centralized database to manage grants, which will include grant opportunities, active grant information, nonprofit organization profiles, training materials, and standardized forms. The goal is to streamline the grant application process, reduce duplicative requirements, and improve collaboration between state agencies and nonprofit organizations. The bill will take effect 91 days after the adjournment of the 2025 legislative session.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB602