All Federal Grants Will Be Suspended Today
Contact your Member of Congress NOW!
Yesterday, the White House directed the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to order all federal agencies to temporarily block activities associated with the obligation and disbursement of all federal grants, loans, and financial assistance by 4:00 PM Central Time on Tuesday, January 28.
This action by the new Administration places life-saving programs that serve the most vulnerable Americans at immediate risk. Essential services such as housing, employment assistance, medical transportation, and countless others could face disruptions.
Why This Matters
Even a short-term disruption in federal funding could:
- Delay rent payments to landlords.
- Interrupt critical services for individuals and families in need.
- Lead to missed paychecks for frontline staff who deliver vital programs.
Act Now!
We need YOUR voice to tell Congress TODAY what the impact would be of even a short-term disruption in obligation and disbursement activity to federal grants, loans, and other financial assistance in our community.
3 Ways to Take Action Today!
1: Call Your Members of Congress
- Dial the Capitol Hill Switchboard at (202) 224-3121. A switchboard operator will connect you directly with the House or Senate office you request.
- Don’t know what to say? Please use this script or change it to convey your own message: “The freeze on federal grants, loans, and financial assistance directed by the Trump Administration will have immediate and harmful impacts in our community. Rent payments will be delayed to landlords, services will be disrupted, and frontline staff will likely miss their paychecks. I urge your office to contact the White House immediately and demand that this memorandum be reversed, allowing federal agencies to continue operating their programs as directed by Congress.”
- Tip: Be sure to provide your name and address so the staff know you are a constituent.
2: Submit This Form to Email Congress
Click here to complete a form that will automatically send a message to your Congressional representatives.
- Please personalize the sample message provided for greater impact.
3: Send a Personalized Email to Your Lawmaker’s Office
If you have the contact email for your lawmakers or their staff, send a message with specific details about how this funding freeze will impact your organization and community.
Personalized messages are more likely to grab attention.
Use this script as a starting point and include personal stories or examples from your local area: “The freeze on federal funding will disrupt essential programs in our community, delaying services for those who need them most. This action jeopardizes the well-being of vulnerable populations, and I urge you to demand that the White House reverse this decision immediately.”
Again, include your name and address to ensure your message is taken seriously.s
Time is Running Out
Congress needs to hear from you before 4:oo PM CT today. Your voice can make a difference in protecting vital programs and services for your community.
Thank you for taking action to ensure federal funding continues to support those who need it most.