Hatch Act

Hatch Act The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 specifically makes grantees subject to certain provisions of the Federal Hatch Act. CSBG funds may not be used in a manner involving the use of program funds, the provision of services, or the employment or assignment of personnel, in a manner supporting or resulting in the identification of such programs with: A. Any partisan or nonpartisan political activity or any political activity associated with a candidate, or contending faction or group, in an election for public or party office; B. Any activity to provide voters or prospective voters with transportation to the polls or similar assistance in connection with any such election; or C. Any voter registration activity.