Understanding the Regulations Related to the Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives

HHS has implemented certain regulatory reforms which ensure a level playing field for faith-based and community organizations. The resources contained on this page seek to provide an overview of the regulations and how they pertain to faith-based organizations who receive federal funding.

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HHS Regulations

While all four regulations related to the Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives apply uniquely to each program they govern, there are principles contained in almost all the regulations that we broadly refer to as Equal Treatment Principles.

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