Funding for some Michigan nonprofits could pause if federal government shuts down

Funding for Michigan nonprofits reliant on federal grants would likely be slowed or halted if the government shuts down. Michigan nonprofit leaders said a shutdown would be at best disruptive and at worst potentially devastating for local communities.

Kelley Kuhn, the president and CEO of the Michigan Nonprofit Association, said many nonprofits are already operating on tight margins and lean budgets, and a slow or halt in federal funding could lead to serious financial strain.

“Nonprofits will struggle to deliver essential services that millions of Michigan residents rely on everyday, services like food assistance, housing support, healthcare, childcare, and senior and veteran support,” Kuhn said. “Nonprofits are connected with communities where we have our most vulnerable.”

Kuhn said nonprofits help foster arts and culture with their support of libraries, museums, community art, and recreational activities. “The breadth and depth of what nonprofits do really is embedded in all aspects of community,” Kuhn said.

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