Federal Funding Resources

Nonprofits across the Quad Cities face an uncertain financial future. Recent shifts in federal grant funding – freezes, reductions, and policy overhauls – have created ripple effects that threaten organizational stability and disrupt critical services for the most vulnerable residents. Wastyn & Associates has put together the following resources to help:

Wastyn & Associates

• OVERVIEW: Federal Grant Changes Reshape Quad Cities Nonprofits: What Comes Next?

• FULL REPORT: Federal Grant Impact Report 2025 Quad Cities Nonprofit Community

Key Articles and Updates

• DOGE begins to freeze health care payments, Washington Post, 4-18-2025 (Subscription Required)

• DOGE takes over federal grants website, wresting control of billions, Washington Post, 4-12-2025 (Subscription Required)

• DOGE takes over key website that handles distribution of $500bn in federal grants, Independent, 4-12-25 (No subscription required)

• HHS Budget Cuts, Washington Post, 4-17-2025 (Subscription Required)

Advocacy Resources

• 2025 Advocacy Best Practices

• 2025 Federal and State Legislators and Media Contact Info

• Yes, Your Organization Can Lobby: Here’s How to do it Effectively and Legally (Blog Article)

Tracking Federal Actions Impacting Nonprofit Sector

• Urban Institute Interactive Tool of Federal Grants by Location

• National Council of Nonprofits’ summary of executive orders and their status; updated regularly

• Grants Office

• Kim Joyce & Associates

• Bloomberg Government

• Grant Station

• National Council of Nonprofits

• Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore

Background on the General Nonprofit Environment

• The Chronicle of Philanthropy

• Association of Fundraising Professionals

• United Philanthropy Forum