Resources for navigating challenging times
We know that the last month has been very challenging and that many of you are deeply concerned. The pace of the news coming out of the new Administration is overwhelming and causing uncertainty.
While U.S. District Judge John McConnell issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump Administration’s efforts to freeze payments for grants and other programs, the language in the temporary restraining order clearly anticipates that the Administration (the “Defendants”) might find an alternative method of freezing federal aid, specifying that it “also be restrained and prohibited from reissuing, adopting, implementing, or otherwise giving effect to the OMB Directive under any other name or title.” The next step is a hearing for a preliminary injunction at which the state attorneys general and the Administration will have the opportunities to argue and present evidence for a longer-term block of the federal freeze.
We hope to have more news in the coming weeks as to how we will be responding to the situation you are all facing. In the meantime, here are several resources that our partners at ChildFocus in DC shared with us that may help you better understand what’s going on.
Other Resources
Administration Executive Orders: If you are interested in following the Administration's issuance of Executive Orders (EO), we recommend the National Council of Nonprofits EO Tracker which provides daily updates on new EO development and also links you directly to the White House website.
Administration's First 180 Days Playbook: If you would like to learn more about the Administration's transition plans, please refer to Project 2025 Playbook which outlines the President's Transition Plan and Playbook for the first 180 days.
Examples of Non-Profit Organizations Impacted by the Freeze: The New York Times sent out an all-call for examples of non-profit organizations that have continued to be impacted by the freeze. If you or one of your grantees is interested in sharing their experience, click here.
National Council of Nonprofit https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/impacts-recent-executive-orders-nonprofits
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits – Resources to navigate uncertainty
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