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PC 141

Para enmendar el Artículo 6 de la Ley 20-2015, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Fondos Legislativos para Impacto Comunitario”, con el propósito de establecer un tope máximo de cuatrocientos mil ($400,000.00) dólares, en las subvenciones a ser otorgadas a las organizaciones receptoras de Fondos Legislativos para Impacto Comunitario; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill caps individual community impact grants at $400,000, limiting award sizes for recipient organizations under the legislative funding program.

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Bill Summary · PC 141

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 141 proposes to amend the 2015 Law on Legislative Funds for Community Impact by establishing a maximum cap of $400,000 per grant for recipient organizations. This limits the size of individual grants that can be distributed through this community funding mechanism in Puerto Rico.

Why is this important

The Legislative Funds for Community Impact program provides direct financial support to community organizations for local projects. Capping individual grants at $400,000 directly affects which organizations can participate and the scale of projects that can be funded, potentially reshaping how community development resources are distributed across Puerto Rico.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope reduction: Organizations currently receiving larger grants would face reduced funding, potentially forcing project downsizing or increased competition for limited resources
  • Inflation adjustment: The bill does not appear to include inflation indexing, meaning the $400,000 cap could lose purchasing power over time without periodic updates
  • Equity concerns: A uniform cap may disadvantage larger organizations serving wider geographic areas or addressing complex regional problems that require substantial funding

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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