A report by Giving USA and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University gives nonprofit leaders crucial information on how their organizations can apply for money in the new federal economic-stimulus law, notes Government and Politics Watch, The Chronicle’s online column.

Plus:

• The IRS announces plans to continue stepped-up oversight of charities.

• New House bill would overhaul foreign aid.

• The Annie E. Casey Foundation is asking citizens to comment on Obama’s first 100 days in office.