In light of federal decisions like freezing federal grants and unclear Executive Orders, nonprofits are anxious and concerned about our ability to meet our missions. During crises, focus on your key… Continue reading Resources to navigate uncertainty
Author: Laura Dunford
Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order on OMB Freeze
On Tuesday, February 4, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a temporary restraining order of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) freeze on federal grant disbursements that… Continue reading Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order on OMB Freeze
MCN speaks at press conference on impact of federal funding freeze
Friday, January 31, MCN executive director Nonoko Sato spoke at a press conference in Minneapolis with state leaders about the devastating impact of the federal funding freeze. In addition to… Continue reading MCN speaks at press conference on impact of federal funding freeze
Rescinded: OMB freeze of federal grants
We want to hear from you In all the uncertainty, one tangible action you can take to help is to complete MCN’s survey on the impact of recent federal decisions.… Continue reading Rescinded: OMB freeze of federal grants
Press release: Widespread distress from nonprofits in serving Minnesota communities in response to federal grants freeze
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2025 – Saint Paul, MN – The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) is extremely concerned about the Administration’s pause of federal grant funding, particularly to nonprofit… Continue reading Press release: Widespread distress from nonprofits in serving Minnesota communities in response to federal grants freeze
OMB freeze of federal grants & loans
Updated January 29, 12:45 p.m. Update: It was announced today, Wednesday, January 29, that OMB Memoriam M-25-13 freezing all federal grants and loans, has been rescinded. This is a victory for… Continue reading OMB freeze of federal grants & loans
Executive Orders affecting nonprofits
Updated January 26, 2026 ** new updates highlighted In his second term, President Trump has signed dozens of Executive Orders (EOs) covering a broad range of issues, many of which… Continue reading Executive Orders affecting nonprofits
Reaction to Gov. Walz’s 2025 anti-fraud executive order & proposals
What We Know On Friday, January 3rd, Governor Walz signed an executive order and proposed legislation to identify and stop the theft of public money from public programs. The executive… Continue reading Reaction to Gov. Walz’s 2025 anti-fraud executive order & proposals
Nonprofit summer reading list
*This article was originally published in MCN’s Summer 2024 issue of Nonprofit News. Read the full issue: Democracy Is In Our Hands. Are you looking to spark new ideas, explore… Continue reading Nonprofit summer reading list