President Donald Trump’s administration has backed off from upending federal grants to permanent housing programs — for now.

The Trump Administration on Aug. 7, 2025, issued a sweeping executive order titled "Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking" (the Order or EO), which is aimed at overhauling the federal grantmaking ...

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In the face of shifting national policy priorities, reduced funding opportunities and the ever-present need to do more with less, local governments must prepare to meet future community needs while ...

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The Trump Administration announced its intent to overhaul federal grantmaking and grant administration in an August 7 Executive Order titled Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking. The Executive ...

The U.S. Department of Education has cut about $8 million in grant funding for Wisconsin special education teacher programs. The funding was canceled due to concerns over diversity, equity, and ...