Does anyone know if there have been any cases...

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of faith based funds going to Aransas organizations that have been proselytizing at inappropriate times or otherwise violating the separation of church and state?

If so, where can I find articles or other further information about said cases?

Thank you in advance!

[noamnety]

1. Here's a start point

Arkansas recipients of faith based funds, 2003


Organization City State Amount Year Dept. Program Name


COF, Little Rock not available AR $1,148,049 2003 Justice CCC/CSC Programs
SA, Texarkana not available AR $62,753 2003 Justice CCC/CSC Programs
Black Community Developers, Incorporated Little Rock AR $330,375 2003 HUD Continuum of Care- Homelessness grants
Second Genesis Ministries, Incorporated Little Rock AR $109,112 2003 HUD Continuum of Care- Homelessness grants
ABSTINENCE BY CHOICE, INC. LITTLE ROCK AR $172,237 2003 HHS Sexual abstinence-only programs
CATHERINE'S HOUSE LITTLE ROCK AR $255,500 2003 HHS Sexual abstinence-only programs
CENTER FOR YOUTH AND FAMILY INC LITTLE ROCK AR $525,000 2003 HHS Mentoring Program
LEE COUNTY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER MARIANNA AR $48,185 2003 HHS Compassion Capital Fund, Mini-Grants
MAINLINE HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. PORTLAND AR $1,936,547 2003 HHS Health Centers
MID-SOUTH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC. WEST MEMPHIS AR $277,179 2003 HHS Sexual abstinence-only programs
WHITE RIVER RURAL HEALTH CENTER INC AUGUSTA AR $296,720 2003 HHS Ryan White III
WHITE RIVER RURAL HEALTH CENTER INC AUGUSTA AR $3,208,517 2003 HHS Health Centers

http://www.thememoryhole.org/pol/faith_based_2003.htm


Wow, this surprises me:

School of the 21st Century grants of $150,000 each are available to churches or faith-based groups that have or want to start afterschool programs. This can include tutoring, mentoring, or other after-school programs. For information, contact Dee Cox of the Arkansas Department of Education at 501-682-4379.
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Faith-based organizations are invited to apply for $10,000 grants from the Arkansas Department of Education, which has received funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service for the School-Based Learn and Serve America Program. Organizations do not have to have a 501(c)(3) to qualify.

http://www.state.ar.us/drs/pdf/winter_2003.pdf

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2. Holy crap! They don't have to have 501(c)(3) status?

That means that they could be a religious organization, taking government funds, and endorsing candidates for office! Am I wrong?

This is exactly the sort of thing I was looking for. Thanks again!