Federal 2025 EOs and Administrative Actions

After his January 20 inauguration, President Trump signed dozens of executive orders (EOs) covering a broad range of issues, including diversity, equity, and inclusion programs; government grants and contracts; civic engagement; immigration; and certain nonprofit subsectors.

The White House Office of Management and Budget on Jan. 27, 2025 issued a directive to all federal agency directors to pause all federal grants and contracting effective Jan. 28, 2025 at 5 p.m. Eastern. This “temporary pause will provide the Administration time to review agency programs and determine the best uses of the funding for those programs consistent with the law and the President’s priorities,” according to the memo.

These actions are being challenged in court and will directly impact the nonprofit and philanthropy sector. MNA created this resource page for you and your organization to stay informed, up to date, and be provided the opportunity to work with other organizations towards solutions.

MNA is closely monitoring developments related to these, and forthcoming, executive orders that impact our members. We will continue to keep you informed as we learn additional details.

Executive Orders

Our partners at the National Council of Nonprofits developed the chart linked below outlining some of the EOs that may affect nonprofits directly or indirectly.

This Executive Orders Chart will be updated frequently as more information becomes available about the effects of the EOs. Please continue to use this link (bookmark it) to see the most up-to-date version.

• Frequently Asked Questions on Executive Actions Impacting Nonprofits
• The Impacts of the Recent Executive Orders on Nonprofits

• Executive Orders Chart

Communications from MNA
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Visit our Newsroom for statements, press releases and news coverage.

Hear and Be Heard:  Public Policy Advisory Council Meetings (Virtual)
Join MNA and other nonprofit organizations for bi-monthly meetings about the current status of Executive Actions.

• Hear the latest on executive actions and their impact to your work
• Share your voice with MNA and key stakeholders to inform our efforts to support you
• Connect with colleagues to share insights, collaborate on solutions and support each other

2025 Meeting Dates – Mark your Calendars for 9:00 – 10:30AM

January 15

March 19

May 21

July 16

September 17

November 19

Email Joan Gustafson at jgustafson@mnaonline.org or Annie Hamaty ahamaty@mnaonline.org to get on the distribution list.

Tell Us Your Story
We are collecting stories to help us better understand the impacts on nonprofits across the state. Please share your stories - particularly if you have received any confirmation that your funding will be affected, if you get auto-replies that staff are on administrative leave, or other challenges. This will help MNA and our partners at the National Council of Nonprofits better advocate on the sector's behalf.

Resources & Articles

• Frequently Asked Questions on Executive Actions Impacting Nonprofits
• The Impacts of the Recent Executive Orders on Nonprofits
• Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions- Just Security
• How reliant are nonprofits on government grants?- Candid
• How to Simplify and Streamline During a Crisis- Nonprofit Risk Management Center
• Turn on Your Headlights: How Funders Can Cut Through the Chaos Right Now- The Center for Effective Philanthropy
• USA Spending
• Government Funding Cuts Put Nonprofits at Risk Across Nation & Interactive Data Tool - Urban Institute
• 5 Things Nonprofits Can Do Right Now- Snyder Strategies
• Federal Grants Update: Recommendations Amid Ongoing Uncertainty- YPTC