DOJ’s Office on Violence Against Women drops $208M, reducing grants for shelters, prevention, and legal support for survivors

NEA funding drops ~35% to $135M, and NEH is slated for termination with only $38M for shutdown, threatening arts programming and preservation of cultural heritage.

House bills cut EPA by $2.1B (-23%), including $662M less for water infrastructure, while NOAA loses $1.6B, rolling back federal investment in clean water, pollution control, and climate science.

HUD’s budget reduces Homeless Assistance Grants by $27M and Native American housing by $457M, while House Agriculture proposals trim WIC fruit/vegetable benefits by 10%, straining housing stability and food access.

Budget lowers Pell Grants by ~$1,700, slashes Work-Study by nearly $1B, and consolidates 18 K–12 programs into a $2B block grant (> $4.5B cut), reducing access to higher education and support for disadvantaged schools.

State/Foreign Operations funding is set $13B (-22%) below FY2025 in the House plan, jeopardizing U.S. humanitarian aid, refugee support, and development programs abroad.

CDC HIV prevention and surveillance programs are eliminated (> $1.5B), HIV/AIDS funding is cut by at least $1.7B overall, and HHS topline falls $7B, reducing capacity to respond to epidemics and sustain research

Budget proposals cut the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area by 90% (from $293M to $29M) and reduce National Wildlife Refuge funding by $22M, severely weakening federal wildlife research and habitat protection

HUD Fair Housing enforcement is cut $60M (-70%), weakening oversight of housing discrimination and equity protections.

HUD’s Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) loses $44M (-73%), limiting community-led affordable housing and homeownership pathways.

NOAA research funding falls by $1.6B, curtailing ocean, climate, and technology research crucial for innovation and resilience

Cuts in funding reduce protection and care for animals, limit rescue and rehabilitation programs, and restrict educational initiatives promoting humane treatment. Vulnerable species, shelters, and animal advocacy efforts face increased risk.

Defunding limits access to cultural programs, public art, museums, and historical preservation. Communities lose opportunities for creative expression, education, and engagement that enrich social cohesion and identity.

Reduced funding hampers efforts to fight discrimination, support marginalized communities, and advance equity. Initiatives promoting diversity, inclusion, and systemic change struggle to sustain programs, advocacy, and legal support.

Cuts restrict initiatives that improve neighborhood infrastructure, public spaces, and civic engagement. Local economies and social cohesion weaken, limiting long-term growth and resilience.

Funding losses impact schools, after-school programs, and literacy initiatives, increasing inequities. Students face reduced resources, teacher support, and access to enrichment programs, harming educational outcomes.

Defunding slows climate action, conservation, and clean-energy projects. Communities face increased environmental risks, diminished sustainability programs, and reduced capacity for climate adaptation.

Cuts jeopardize access to meals, food banks, and nutrition programs. Vulnerable families face increased hunger, malnutrition, and long-term health disparities.

Funding reductions limit access to essential medical services, preventive care, and mental health support, disproportionately affecting underserved communities.

Defunding reduces affordable housing programs, emergency shelters, and homelessness prevention efforts, leaving vulnerable populations at higher risk.

Defunding limits humanitarian relief, refugee resettlement, and disaster aid. Communities in crisis are left without vital protection, resources, and pathways to recovery.

Funding cuts reduce access to legal aid, reform, and advocacy. Vulnerable groups face barriers to justice, while accountability and fairness in the system erode.

Defunding limits public access to recreational facilities, sports programs, and community activities that promote health, teamwork, and social engagement.

Defunding slows medical research, disease prevention, and health promotion programs. Communities lose access to evidence-based interventions and critical public health infrastructure.

Cuts impact law enforcement support, disaster preparedness, and community safety programs, increasing risks for crime, accidents, and emergencies.

Cuts to funding reduces innovation, discovery, and applied research. Long-term scientific progress and technological solutions to societal challenges are delayed.

Defunding diminishes support for vulnerable populations, including counseling, case management, and basic needs programs, increasing hardship and inequality.

Reduced funding limits training, skills-building, and employment programs. Workers face barriers to job readiness, career growth, and economic stability.

Defunding shrink mentorship, education, and enrichment programs for young people. Opportunities for leadership, growth, and positive community impact are diminished.