Funding freeze
Jan 29, 2025Federal pause on grants, loans could impact tribal programs
The Office of Management and Budget has ordered federal agencies to temporarily halt all financial assistance programs, affecting billions in funding for tribal nations. The pause, effective Jan. 28, impacts grants and loans across multiple agencies, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Service. Tribal leaders and advocates warn the freeze could disrupt essential services. A coalition of nonprofits has filed a lawsuit challenging the order.
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