Can we spare 5 million to build the Mosque?

[Socialite]

Originally Posted by coadie

Go ahead and tell us where the money comes from.



According to the Weekly Standard:

The application was submitted under a “community and cultural enhancement” grant program administered by the Lower Manhattan Redevelopment Corporation (LMDC), which oversaw the $20 billion in federal aid allocated in the wake of 9/11 and is currently doling out millions in remaining taxpayer funds for community development

That neither confirms these specific funds are Fed or not. Way to mince words though. Either way... all is fair. They've applied for the loans just like any non-profit would, for services that are consistent with the qualifications for these grants.

[coadie]

Originally Posted by Socialite

That neither confirms these specific funds are Fed or not. Way to mince words though. Either way... all is fair. They've applied for the loans just like any non-profit would, for services that are consistent with the qualifications for these grants.

No they haven't yet applied as any other non profit.

I posted that they still have not formed the 501 3 c corporation.

HUD Quarterly Reports

To comply with quarterly Congressional reporting requirements, HUD and the Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System are collecting information regarding the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds awarded under the HUD Disaster Recovery Initiative and for other program management purposes. LMDC will post this information on this website as it is updated.


HUD Quarterly Report - $783 Supplemental Funds, April 2010, approved by HUD
HUD Quarterly Report - April 2010, approved by HUD

Federal money allocated by the US Congress.

http://renewnyc.com/FundingInitiatives/HUD.aspx

[Socialite]

Originally Posted by coadie

No they haven't yet applied as any other non profit.

I posted that they still have not formed the 501 3 c corporation.

If this is true, then they wouldn't qualify for the loan they are applying for. DOH! Like I said... Non-story.

Federal money allocated by the US Congress.

http://renewnyc.com/FundingInitiatives/HUD.aspx

The money cities and states have for grants are commingled quite often. The fact that this particular grant overseer has accepted fed money doesn't cleanly connect the dots. Either way, it's the prerogative of the State to allocate the money how they deem is worthy (not the Feds). If the money is given for services provided, then that's the criteria.