• All persons entering in or on Federal property are
prohibited from soliciting alms (including money and
non-monetary items) or commercial or political
donations, vending merchandise of all kinds, displaying
or distributing commercial advertising, or collecting
private debts, except for— . . . (41 C.F.R. § 102-74.410)
But, see 5 C.F.R. § 950.102(b) does not apply to the
collection of gifts-in-kind, such as food, clothing,
and toys, or to solicitation of Federal employees
outside of the Federal workplace as defined by
the Agency Head consistent with GSA regulations
But, see Service Regulations which allow for
placement of collection boxes in public use areas
of Federal buildings or installations for the voluntary
donation of foods or goods for charitable causes.
What is Fundraising?
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