Federal Funding Resources
Nonprofits across the Quad Cities face an uncertain financial future. Recent shifts in federal grant funding – freezes, reductions, and policy overhauls – have created ripple effects that threaten organizational stability and disrupt critical services for the most vulnerable residents. Wastyn & Associates has put together the following resources to help:
Wastyn & Associates
Quad Cities Emergency Funding Sources, 2025
OVERVIEW: Federal Grant Changes Reshape Quad Cities Nonprofits: What Comes Next? March 2025 report
FULL REPORT: Federal Grant Impact Report 2025 Quad Cities Nonprofit Community March 2025 report
Key Articles and Updates
Compilation of articles and opinion pieces from the Chronicle of Philanthropy
DOGE begins to freeze health care payments, Washington Post, 4-18-2025 (Subscription Required)
DOGE takes over federal grants website, wresting control of billions, Washington Post, 4-12-2025 (Subscription Required)
DOGE takes over key website that handles distribution of $500bn in federal grants, Independent, 4-12-25 (No subscription required)
HHS Budget Cuts, Washington Post, 4-17-2025 (Subscription Required)
Educational Resources
Nonprofit Risk Assessment for Federal Funding Checklist from the Council of Nonprofits
What to do When Your Grant or Contract is Terminated: A Nonprofit Checklist, from the Council of Nonprofits
Myth vs. Reality: Executive Branch Lacks Authority to Target Nonprofit Organizations, from the Council of Nonprofits, Updated 4-21-2025
Protecting your Nonprofit Status, from the Council of Nonprofits
What to do if your Nonprofit Status is Threatened or Revoked, from the Council of Nonprofits
Advocacy Resources
Know Your Rights: How much can tax exempt organizations speak out? From the Chronicle of Philanthropy, 5-1-2025 (subscription required; can register to get a limited number of free articles each month)
Yes, Your Organization Can Lobby: Here’s How to do it Effectively and Legally (Blog Article)
Tracking Federal Actions Impacting Nonprofit Sector
Urban Institute Interactive Tool of Federal Grants by Location
National Council of Nonprofits’ summary of executive orders and their status; updated regularly
Association of Fundraising Professionals: Impact of Recent Government Policies on Fundraising
Background on the General Nonprofit Environment
Have questions or need help finding other funding sources for your organization? Contact Wastyn & Associates today.
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