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How Federal Action and 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.
In this section, you’ll find up-to-date stories, expert analysis, and data-driven insights that connect federal decisions to real community outcomes. Our goal is to simplify complex issues, strengthen transparency, and highlight the impact on real people.
Nonprofit Headlines: September 2026
Charity Bridge Fund | September 30, 2026
As funding pressures grow, nonprofits and their supporters are finding new ways forward.
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The Nonprofit Sector: An Engine Driving Economic Stability
Charity Bridge Fund | April 6, 2026
Nonprofits strengthen the economy by creating jobs, reducing poverty, improving health, and helping millions remain stable, employed, and productive.
Facts About Child Hunger in America
No Kid Hungry | April 1, 2026
Millions of U.S. children face hunger, especially outside school meals, impacting health, learning, and development. No Kid Hungry works to connect kids to reliable, nutritious food year-round.
FRAC Report Shows Over 350,000 More Children Accessed Summer Meals in Summer 2024
FRAC | April 1, 2026
FRAC’s new report shows child hunger persists despite gains in summer meals participation, urging expanded access, stronger policies, and programs like Summer EBT to close the gap.
Annual DAF Report 2025
DAF Research Collaborative | April 1, 2026
The 2025 Annual DAF Report analyzes U.S. donor-advised funds using IRS data, showing record growth in accounts, contributions, grants, and assets, highlighting their expanding role in charitable giving.
Federal judge finds Trump violated free speech by ordering NPR defunded
NPR | March 31, 2026
A federal judge blocked Trump’s order to cut NPR and PBS funding, ruling it unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination, while broader congressional cuts still leave public media financially strained.
Opinion: Without Federal Data, Nonprofits Are Flying Blind. Funders Must Act.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy | March 26, 2026
Cuts to federal data leave nonprofits “flying blind,” weakening their ability to make timely decisions and drive impact. This article from The Chronicle of Philanthropy urges nonprofits to share their data and funders to invest in data systems, partnerships, and infrastructure to fill critical information gaps.
What Is the Financial Risk of Nonprofits Losing Government Grants?
Urban Institute | Last updated on March 23, 2026
In every state, every congressional district, and nearly every county, nonprofits receive grants from every level of the government, as well as foreign governments. Without these grants, most nonprofits would be unable to cover their expenses.
Nonprofit Workers Are In Crisis. Funders And Policymakers Have The Tools To Fix It.
Forbes | March 19, 2026
Nonprofit workers are facing burnout, low pay, and unstable funding. The article urges funders and policymakers to provide flexible, long-term support and better labor protections to sustain the sector.
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