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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was announced today, Wednesday, January 29, that OMB Memoriam M-25-13 freezing all federal grants and loans, has been rescinded.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 nonprofits and other organizations impacted by this catastrophic decision, and a direct result of immediate advocacy and action from people here in Minnesota and across the country. Thank you to everyone who contacted elected officials to communicate just how disastrous this freeze would be and its widespread impact on vulnerable communities and nonprofit operations.
While this is great news and calms our immediate fears, it will likely be short-lived as the Administration comes back with further action that may have a similar effect on nonprofits and the communities we serve.
While MCN, the National Council of Nonprofits, and lawyers strategize on next steps, we urge nonprofits to remain vigilant. Be prepared for future advocacy actions; continue to monitor your revenue mix for sustainability; and consider contingency planning for future threats.
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- Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order on OMB Freeze (February 3, 2025)
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- Attorney General Ellison announces initial victory in lawsuit challenging President Trump’s illegal federal funding freeze (January 31, 2025)
- Nonprofits, public health leaders, small businesses file suit to block OMB attempt to halt essential services (January 28, 2025)