The USA PotatoUnder Trump, Concerns Grow Over Grant Guidelines for Libraries and Museums
Some fear that accepting grants from a little-known federal agency would open institutions up to scrutiny and control.
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Eric Darnley SmallA federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from imposing conditions on grants aimed at combating domestic violence, such as barring groups from promoting DEI or abortion resources. Judge Melissa DuBose ruled these restrictions could cause “irreparable harm,” disrupting essential services for survivors, and issued a preliminary injunction nationwide—not just for the plaintiffs. The ruling protects organizations serving domestic violence survivors, LGBTQ+ youth, and those experiencing homelessness from having to compromise their values or erase identities to secure funding. Advocates call the Trump rules “unlawful and harmful,” prioritizing ideology over people’s safety. https://apnews.com/article/violence-women-sexual-assault-grants-trump-5b6a63295a7bb5b19f8d79af21402030 #DomesticViolence #DEI #AbortionRights #FederalGrants #CivilRights #CourtRuling
Judge rules against conditions on domestic violence grants
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot put conditions on grants that fund efforts to combat domestic violence or provide access to abortion resources. U.S. District Court Judge Melissa DuBose on Friday granted a motion by 17 statewide anti-domestic and sexual violence coalitions for a preliminary injunction, which prevents the Trump administration from enforcing its conditions while the lawsuit plays out. In their July lawsuit, the groups said that if they didn't apply for federal money allocated under the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, they might not be able to provide rape crisis centers and other services.
A Guy Named Brian (he/him)“The National Alliance to End Homelessness and Women’s Development Corp. have sued the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), prompting a judge to issue a temporary restraining order that bars HUD from using newly created funding criteria that calls on cities to align with Trump administration priorities.”
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WYM ModTrump’s tax bill backfires in red states, slashing $2.2B in federal infrastructure grants meant to reconnect divided neighborhoods. St. George, UT lost $87.6M for vital community projects; Montana’s Rep. Zinke saw 84% of $75M funding vanish. GOP allies face tough fallout from this costly policy shift. Read more: https://www.alternet.org/red-states-trump-policy/ #Trump #infrastructure #Politico #StGeorge #Montana #federalgrants #transportation #GOP #policy #communityimpact
'Baby out with the bathwater': Red state Trump voters speaking out against this key policy
Red states are now confronting the unintended fallout of President Donald Trump’s signature Republican tax-and-spending package as crucial infrastructure grants that were once intended to reconnect communities and enhance pedestrian safety have been abruptly rescinded. Politico reported Wednesday th...
Barbara MonacoTrump signed an executive order that places all federal grants under the control of political appointees. Among other things, existing grants could be terminated at any time.
The potential for corruption is staggering.
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Steve Dustcircle 🌹Following the #USDA’s #food and #farm funding
Your guide to what #federalgrants have been canceled or frozen, plus resources for #farmers and food #businesses that have been affected.
https://grist.org/food-and-agriculture/following-the-usda-food-and-farm-funding/
DoomsdaysCWAdd #SovereignTribalNations to the list of 25 states resisting #Trump's #BudgetCuts !
#NativeCommunities could lose $24.5B under #Trump administration proposal
If upheld by the courts, the proposed freeze on #FederalGrants would affect nearly every tribe
by Amelia Schafer
Excerpt: " 'Nearly all Tribes would be affected by a federal grant freeze, with many facing the prospect of losing tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars — funding that is critical for supporting some of the most historically underserved communities in the United States,' the report concluded.
" 'When the federal government withholds funding from #Tribes and #NativeAmerican people, it’s not just a policy change. It’s a violation of those commitments — putting essential services at risk and undermining Tribal governing capacity.'
"A federal appeals court will decide if the administration has the legal authority to mass-suspend the grants, with arguments set in coming months in a lawsuit filed by the state of New York against President Donald Trump and his top administrators.
" 'as litigation around OMB’s funding freeze continues, it is essential that federal decisionmakers recognize the unique basis of funding for Tribes and #NativeAmerican people,' the report states. 'Funding to #IndianCountry is rooted in longstanding, legally-binding agreements between the United States and sovereign Tribal nations — not race, climate, or DEI.'
"At the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term, the OMB issued a sweeping order announcing a halt to federal grants nationwide, throwing tribal programs into turmoil.
"Although the grant freeze was temporarily halted, the administration continues to push for its implementation, and tribes continue to report difficulties in accessing the already-approved funds, the report notes.
"The bulk of the at-risk funding is dispersed through programs such as the Department of Health and Human Services [#DHHS], the Bureau of Indian Affairs [#BIA] and the Bureau of Indian Education under the Department of the Interior, the Department of Commerce and the #EnvironmentalProtectionAgency.
"If the funding freeze clears legal hurdles, critical projects across the country will be at risk, the Brookings report said. These projects include a $35 million grant to the #OglalaSioux Tribe for #broadband development, a $3 million grant to urban #NativeHealth board for community health worker training, and a $200,000 grant to the #Chickahominy Indian Tribe for preliminary #engineering and #environmental work towards a #childcare center.
" 'This is the building block of how the U.S. government pays back tribes for the land it took,' Maxim said.
"The report does not include the sweeping cuts approved under Trump’s so-called '#BigBeautifulBill' by Congress, which includes cuts to #Medicaid, #FoodStamps and other social programs that include Native people as well as others, Brookings officials said.
"The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization based in Washington, D.C. Maxim co-authored the report with Glencora Haskins, research associate and applied research manager."
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https://ictnews.org/news/tribes-could-lose-24-5b-under-trump-administration-proposal/
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Houston Public MediaAir Alliance Houston has joined a class-action lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over the termination of grant funding under the Trump administration.
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Air Alliance Houston joins class-action lawsuit against EPA over termination of grant funding
The grants funded initiatives such as air quality monitoring, pollution notification systems, tree planting in urban heat zones and lead pipe replacement, according to the Houston nonprofit.