Last night, the new administration told federal agencies via memo they must temporarily pause all financial assistance for “activities that may be implicated by the executive orders, including, but not limited to, financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology, and the green new deal."
This pause—set to start today, Jan. 28 at 3 pm MT—is intended to allow the administration to review agency programs and ensure alignment with the President's priorities. The memo--and the Q&A follow up—specifies that Social Security, Medicare, SNAP and “payments to individuals” will not be affected, but appears to leave many other federal payments in jeopardy. It will most likely disrupt funding for essential services provided by Idaho nonprofits including healthcare, education, housing assistance, and environmental programs. A coalition of organizations filed a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order to challenge the pause. Plaintiffs, represented in the legal challenge by Democracy Forward, include the National Council of Nonprofits, the American Public Health Association, Main Street Alliance, and SAGE. We understand that even a short pause in funding could be devastating to the people and communities you serve. We will update you as we learn more and are committed to protecting Idaho organizations and the vital services you provide. To help get a better sense of the real-world effects this has on nonprofit missions and the people you serve, please fill out the brief form from our partners at National Council of Nonprofits
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Sheila M Robbins
1/29/2025 03:01:30 pm
Any and all non-profits will be attacked unless they serve a purpose for the Trump regime. This kind of bullying has to be resisted immediately.
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1/30/2025 05:52:37 am
We are a non-profit charity that has a day center for Active Seniors and we deliver Home Delivered meals to homebound seniors. I would like to stay informed of funding cuts that will impact the meals on wheels program.
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