Resources in Response to the recent Executive Orders

In response to President Trump's recent Executive Orders, we recognize the critical role that non-profit organizations and the Information and Referral (I&R) sector play in supporting individuals and communities across the country. To assist those who may be impacted, the following is a list of resources that may provide information, support, and guidance.

National Council of Nonprofits (NCN)

• Provides a comprehensive chart detailing executive orders affecting charitable nonprofits, covering areas such as DEI programs, government grants and contracts, and civic engagement. See website
• Announced a motion regarding the federal grant pause on 1/28. See article
• Help the NCN by sharing stories of how your NP is affected. Share your story

Reuters Article on Federal Grants and Loans Pause

• An article detailing the administration's decision to pause all federal grants and loans, a move that could disrupt various programs dependent on federal funding.
• See article

Office of Management and Budget Memo - January 27, 2025

• The full text regarding the temporary pause in federal grants, loans, and financial assistance programs.
• See article

Common Cause Action Center

• Provides tools to look up your local, state, and federal representatives, with direct links to their contact information and advocacy campaigns.
• Go to the tool

USA.gov Elected Officials Directory

• A central resource to find contact information for federal, state, and local elected officials, including governors, state legislators, and mayors.
• Go to the Directory

Independent Sector Advocacy Tools

• Offers resources to engage policymakers, including fact sheets, reports, and templates for contacting officials. Their "Policy Updates" section is great for staying informed on legislative issues.
• See the tools

Chalkbeat

• How the federal funding freeze will affect schools
• See article

Main Street Alliance (MSA)

• The Main Street Alliance (MSA) supports nonprofits and small businesses through policy advocacy, timely guidance, and tools for mobilizing community action during economic challenges like federal funding pauses. They offer resources for navigating alternative funding opportunities, sharing impactful stories with policymakers, and building resilient local economies with a focus on equity. Includes resource to easily contact your member of Congress. See website
• They announced a motion re: the federal grant pause on 1/28. See article

Chronicle of Philanthropy 

• Article: Civil Society Isn’t Prepared for Trump’s Attacks. Here Are Steps to Take Now (paywall)
• Article: How Trump Could Target Nonprofits — and How to Protect Yours

OMB Spreadsheet of Agencies/Programs 

• The White House budget office circulated a 52-page document (on January 28) ordering agencies to answer 14 questions by the end of next week for each program that “has funding or activities planned through March 15.”
• Best read at 400%. Doc is searchable if you're looking for a specific program or agency (CTRL+F or Command+F)
• You can search by grant number to determine if your funding is affected. Find your grant number here: highergov. com

Democracy2025

• A coalition of 350+ organizations representing millions of people, committed to disrupting any efforts by the Trump-Vance administration to attack our rights, our freedoms, and our democracy through strategic legal action in courtrooms and communities across the country.
• Go to website

Nonprofit CFOs

• Blog on administrative actions nonprofits can take to improve their strength, resilience, and adaptability.
• Go to blog

Lawyers for Good Government

• L4GG is dedicated to ensuring that grantees and sub-awardees of federal programs through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) are protected from threats to their funds from the second Trump administration. If you have a legal question about protecting your funding, please fill out the form below and L4GG will provide support to grantees and sub-awardees as resources allow.
• Complete the form

Information about Deferred Resignation

• A summary of options for federal workers 
• See article