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How Funding Cuts Impact Nonprofits
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Federal funding cuts and policy changes are reshaping how nonprofits serve their communities. We curate trusted reporting and publish research-backed blogs that explain how these changes affect nonprofits and the people who rely on them.
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Funding Overview – What decisions were made and what changed. Covers federal, state, and public funding actions, budget proposals, grant changes, and policy shifts that directly affect nonprofit funding streams.
Community Impact – Who is affected and how. Focuses on the real-world effects of funding and policy changes on individuals, families, and local organizations.
Sector Outlook – What this mean for the nonprofit sector overall. Explores broader trends, risks, capacity challenges, and long-term implications across cause areas and the social sector.
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Media Coverage and Blog Posts
Nebraska hunger relief, homeless service providers report rising demand
Nebraska Public Media | March 2, 2026
Service organizations for people experiencing homelessness report rising demand for meals and shelter in Nebraska and across the United States, putting a strain on their services and limiting outreach as a result of lack of funding.
Across the U.S., changes to SNAP benefits are kicking in
NPR Morning Edition | March 2, 2026
Sweeping changes to the federal food assistance program known as SNAP have been kicking in across the country. These changes have to do with requirements to prove people getting help are working, and they're the result of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
What to know about the new changes to SNAP benefits
NPR Morning Edition | March 2, 2026
SNAP now has broader work requirements and fewer exemptions, expanding who can lose benefits. Many states are also enforcing new restrictions on purchases, adding confusion and barriers for recipients. Experts say it mainly reduces aid without increasing employment.
Medicaid Coverage Supports Rural Patients, Hospitals, and Communities
American Hospital Association | March 1, 2026
Medicaid is a lifeline for rural America, covering millions, sustaining hospitals, and expanding access to care. Cuts risk closures, reduced services, and weakened local economies.
Funding Cuts, Shifts in Aid Make College Harder to Afford for Low-Income Families
US News & World Report | February 9, 2026
Funding cuts to colleges and universities have caused them to shift financial aid to middle/high income families who can pay part of tuition, excluding many low income students from receiving necessary financial aid for college
Wise Giving Wednesday: The Uncertain Future of the Combined Federal Campaign
The Nonprofit Times | February 22, 2026
The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), which has raised more than $8.7 billion for charity via federal workplace giving campaigns since its inception in 1961, is scheduled to be decommissioned and go offline on March 4.
Nonprofit Leaders: Federal Funding Cuts Are Driving Service Disruptions and Harming Communities Across the Country
National Council of Nonprofits | February 23, 2026
Ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 24, the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) brought together nonprofit leaders from across the country for an assessment on the state of the sector one year into the current administration.
From coal mines to hard times: A West Virginia county braces for new public assistance cuts
CBS News - 60 Minutes | February 22, 2026
As markets soar, McDowell County, WV—once a coal powerhouse—struggles to survive. With deep poverty, tainted water, and looming food stamp cuts, many residents feel forgotten and left behind.
Combined Federal Campaign Again Under Threat
The Nonprofit Times | February 22, 2026
The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), which has raised more than $8.7 billion for charity via federal workplace giving campaigns since its inception in 1961, is scheduled to be decommissioned and go offline on March 4.
When the Government Stops Funding SNAP, Who Steps In to Fill the Gaps?
Bon Appetit | February 18, 2026
As the Trump administration cuts food programs, community-driven organizations keep people fed and cared for.
Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States
New York Times | February 9, 2026
The Trump administration plans to rescind $600 million in public health funds from four states because it finds the grants “inconsistent with agency priorities.” The programs slated to be cut include grants to state and local public health departments as well as to some nongovernmental organizations.
FY 2026 Funding Outcome for Local Public Media Stations
Protect My Public Media | February 5, 2026
Congress has approved a final Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding package, and core funding for local public media stations was not restored. While this outcome is deeply disappointing, it’s not the full story.
The Human Impact of Cutting USAID
Oxfam | February 5, 2026
One year ago, Elon Musk leading DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) chose his first target of the second Trump administration. He decided to shutter the world's largest providier of livesaving humanitarian aid, USAID.
One year on from dismantling of USAID, study projects that global aid cuts could lead to 9.4 million deaths by 2030
CNN | February 4, 2026
CNN provides an overview of Lancet findings regarding global impact of foreign aid cuts, highlighting real-world consequences for families and health systems.
Emergency Funding Shifts From Crisis Response to Long‑Term Resilience
Chronicle of Philanthropy | February 4, 2026
Nonprofits are navigating funding uncertainty while demand rises. Our ED, Kendall Webb says the crisis has a “long tail”, making long-term donor support more urgent than ever.
Arts Blog - Trump's Impact on the Arts: A Running List of Updates
Pittsburgh Arts Council | February 4, 2026
Weekly updates on the impacts of the administration’s funding cuts to the Arts, vital creative and cultural assets to our education, economic growth, and social cohesion.
A Sector in Crisis: CEP’s Elisha Smith Arrillaga Exposes the Dangerous Disconnect Between Foundations and Nonprofits
Let's Hear It | February 3, 2026
The U.S. nonprofit sector is in a “freefall,” facing rising demand, shrinking funding, and a major perception gap between nonprofits and funders.
Aid cuts could cause 22m avoidable deaths by 2030, study finds
The Guardian | February 3, 2026
Severe international aid cuts (particularly from US and UK) could lead to about 22.6 million preventable deaths globally by 2030.
Global aid cuts could lead to 9.4 million deaths by 2030, study projects
Washington Post | February 2, 2026
The Washington Post covers new public-health modeling published in The Lancet estimating millions of avoidable deaths linked to sustained global aid cuts.
Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Trump administration's Medicaid Cuts
AP News | February 2, 2026
Federal court fight ends as Planned Parenthood drops its challenge to Administration’s Medicaid cuts that halted funding for care
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