National Council of Nonprofits Files Suit to Block Attempt to Halt Essential Services

Last night, the Trump Administration announced an immediate freeze of federal grant, loan, and other financial assistance funds as of 5pm today pending review of their compliance with executive orders it has issued in the past week. The text of the order is here.

“This order is a potential five-alarm fire for nonprofit organizations and the people and communities they serve,” Diane Yentel, the chief executive of the National Council of Nonprofits, said in a statement. “From pausing research on cures for childhood cancer to halting food assistance, safety from domestic violence and closing suicide hotlines, the impact of even a short pause in funding could be devastating and cost lives,” she added. “This order could decimate thousands of organizations and leave neighbors without the services they need.”

As of this writing, our partners at the National Council of Nonprofits, together with public health and small business leaders, have just filed a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to block the White House Office of Management and Budget from pausing all federal agency grants and loans. Learn more here.

Actions to Take Now

Draw Down Federal Funds

If you receive federal funds, we recommend drawing down funds before 5pm today. Some funds may already be inaccessible.

Share Your Story

MANP is working closely with local, regional, and national partners to tell the story of the potential impacts of this sweeping action on Maine people and communities should this freeze move forward. If your organization's mission is impacted by this executive order, or any of the other Executive Orders, please complete this brief form.

This is a quickly moving issue, and we will be keeping our network informed as developments occur.