The judge presiding over the National Council of Nonprofits case granted another Temporary Restraining Order against the administration’s ability to halt federal grants and loans – you can find the ruling here and the press release here. In summary, The DOJ’s motion to dismiss was DENIED. OMB is ENJOINED from implementing, giving effect to, or reinstating under a different name the directive to halt federal spending broadly. OMB must provide notice to all federal agencies and instruct all such agencies to release any funding that was paused under the directive…. Read more »

The last couple weeks have been a whirlwind for many nonprofits, from the more than 100 Executive Orders (EOs) issued by President Trump to the confusion about the funding freeze ordered in a memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). While a judge granted an Administrative Stay in the case filed by the National Council of Nonprofits and others, and OMB rescinded the memo, the EOs are still in effect, and charitable nonprofits with federal grants are still feeling the impact of these decisions. Join this free, national webinar, “Executive Actions and their Impact on Charitable Nonprofits,” on Friday, February 7 from 11:00 – 12:00 pm Alaska to learn more about EOs, the ones most directly or indirectly impacting charitable nonprofits, and the latest on the legal challenges…. Read more »

The Trump Administration has promised many changes to the federal government, the first of which has been dozens of executive orders covering a wide range of issues that include nonprofits and tribes in their scope. The implications of the executive orders vary greatly, from immediately taking effect to being challenged in court. Staying abreast of executive orders, directives, new laws, and their related actions is crucial for ensuring you are aware of potential hurdles to your work. That’s why we’ve created a new web page to share up-to-date information and resources. Check it out here. … Read more »

The Office of Management and Budget memo outlining a freeze in funding for federal grants and loans is rescinded, but the administration still plans a full review of funding. This is a positive step for nonprofits, municipalities, the state, and tribes that face severe impacts from the federal funding cuts that were outlined in the original OMB memo. The rescission was issued today in large part because of the swift advocacy and efforts of the National Council of Nonprofits, and people in Alaska and across the nation. While this is good news that eases immediate concerns, it’s likely to be temporary. The administration is still committed to funding cuts, which will have significant consequences for Alaska. Thank you to the more than 150 organizations that took our initial survey asking about the impact funding… Read more »