Nonprofit and Donor Resource Hub

Last Updated: 4/1/26

Resources to support nonprofits and inform donors.

Disclaimer

We are deeply concerned about the well-being of nonprofits during this period of executive orders and federal funding freezes. Recent executive orders have introduced significant changes, that may directly or indirectly have a substantiate impact on how nonprofits operate and secure funding to provide the essential services.

While we are committed to providing resources to support nonprofits and inform donors, we are not in a position to offer compliance guidance or dictate how organizations should navigate these challenges. The information provided here is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal or tax advice. We make no assertions or guarantees regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information provided.

Purpose

This resource hub is designed to highlight the impact on nonprofits, equip them with relevant tools and information, and serve as an educational tool for individuals and donors. Our staff will update this list weekly and continue adding resources as they become available.

The critical role of government funding for U.S. nonprofits

  • Government funding comprises nearly 1/3 of nonprofit revenue.
  • 30% of U.S. nonprofits receive government grants.
  • Over 100,000 nonprofits are awarded $303 billion annually in government grants.
  • About 1/3 of government grantees rely on these grants for >50% of their revenue.
  • 40% of human services organizations have government grants as their primary revenue source.
  • In every state, every congressional district, and more than 95% of counties in the U.S., public charities receive government grants.
  • Nonprofits in every state would be at risk of financial harm if they lost their government grants. In every state, 60–80% of nonprofits that receive government grants could fail to cover their expenses if government funding remains frozen or disappears.

Articles on the impact to nonprofits

Understanding the impact on nonprofits
Resources for nonprofits navigating funding uncertainty

These tools are for informational purposes only, we encourage organizations to seek professional advice for their specific situations.

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Understanding and Responding to Funding Freezes – The Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP) has developed a one-pager outlining considerations for nonprofits if their funding is paused.
  • Budget Scenario Planning Tool – The Nonprofit Finance Fund provides a free tool to help organizations explore different financial scenarios and assess potential risks.
  • Federal Policy & Nonprofit Advocacy – Independent Sector tracks federal legislation affecting nonprofits and provides resources for organizations to engage in advocacy efforts.
  • Candid: Helping Nonprofits That Lost Federal Funding – 
Candid outlines how it’s supporting nonprofits affected by federal funding cuts, offering data tools, educational materials, and connection-building to help organizations adapt. This initiative aims to strengthen the sector’s resilience during uncertain times.
Metro Atlanta nonprofit supportive services

To further support nonprofits, we’re providing a guide to local consultants and support organizations that provide expertise in navigating financial uncertainty, compliance and legal services, establishing partnerships or mergers, and financial scenario planning.

Atlanta Civic Circle impact survey

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Atlanta Civic Circle is here to listen. We invite you to participate in a survey across the five-county metro area—Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett—to gather fact-based insights. Atlanta Civic Circle's goal is to create a comprehensive picture that empowers local philanthropy, policymakers, researchers, civic organizations, and community leaders to make informed decisions. By sharing your experiences, you help capture the impact of federal actions on metro Atlanta households and organizations, informing balanced discussions on regional challenges and guiding meaningful solutions. Please click the link below to participate. Your voice is crucial.

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Sector-specific impacts and advocacy

Arts & Culture
  • FY27 Appropriations Portals Advocacy Guide for Arts Funding – This advocacy guide from the Arts Action Fund provides recommendations for arts organizations and advocates on how to participate in the federal FY27 appropriations process. The guide is designed to help organizations effectively communicate funding priorities during the annual federal budget process.
  • Arts & Healing: The Role of Arts in Supporting Health and Well-Being
 – The Arts & Healing section highlights how arts engagement is increasingly recognized as a tool to support mental health, community well-being, and overall quality of life. Research and programs show that participation in the arts can help reduce anxiety and depression while fostering connection, resilience, and healing across communities
  • Breaking News Updates Impacting Arts and Culture – The Arts Action Fund maintains a continuously updated timeline of policy developments affecting the arts and culture sector, with information on federal budget decisions, agency rule changes, and advocacy alerts. This resource highlights shifts in cultural funding priorities, grant opportunities, and legislative actions that influence how arts organizations operate and access support.
  • Trump Plans Two-Year Closure and Renovation of the Kennedy Center – President Donald Trump announced plans to close the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for approximately two years to undertake major reconstruction efforts in time for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. The announcement has sparked significant backlash from artists and cultural organizations, with several notable performers and groups canceling appearances in protest.
  • Proposed Changes to Georgia Film Tax Credit Rule-making
 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development is proposing amendments to the state’s Film Tax Credit rules under Chapter 159-1-1
  • Court Rules in Favor of Artists’ Free Speech in NEA Grant Case – A federal judge found that the National Endowment for the Arts’ policy barring grants for projects that “promote gender ideology” violated the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act, siding with arts groups in the challenge.
  • Smithsonian Molina Family Latino Gallery Plans Nine-Month Closure – The Molina Family Latino Gallery at the National Museum of American History will be closed for about nine months, a decision coming amid broader tensions and criticism over Smithsonian exhibits and how cultural institutions present Latino history and identity.
AmeriCorps
  • AmeriCorps Volunteers Discharged Amid FEMA Program Changes – AP News reports that hundreds of AmeriCorps volunteers have been discharged following FEMA’s decision to restructure its disaster response programs.
  • AmeriCorps Cuts Leave College Access Groups Scrambling
 – Recent cuts to AmeriCorps funding have left college access organizations struggling to maintain services. These groups, which rely on AmeriCorps members to assist students with college preparation and financial aid applications, face staffing shortages and program reductions. The sudden loss of support threatens the college prospects of many low-income and first-generation students.
Education
  • Judge Blocks Federal Requirement for Colleges to Disclose Race Data – A federal judge temporarily blocked a new federal requirement that colleges submit detailed admissions data on race and ethnicity. The ruling responds to a lawsuit from multiple states challenging the directive, which was intended to monitor compliance with the Supreme Court’s decision ending affirmative action. The court’s order delays implementation while the legal case proceeds, citing concerns about timing and process.
  • Nonprofits, Cities, and Workers Unite to Stop Assault on Public Service Loan Forgiveness – 
The National Council of Nonprofits, joined by a coalition of cities, labor unions, and nonprofit organizations, filed a lawsuit on Nov. 3 2025 challenging what they say is an unlawful rule by the U.S. Department of Education that would curtail eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for employees of charitable nonprofits.
  • Federal Court Blocks Dismantling of IMLS
 – In a recent ruling, the U.S. District Court addressed attempts to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), emphasizing that its termination lacked sufficient legal justification. The court’s decision preserves IMLS operations pending further proceedings.
  • Many HBCUs Need Government Funding, but Some Are Preparing for a Future Without It – NBC News reports that potential federal funding cuts and the possible closure of the Department of Education could disproportionately harm HBCUs, which rely heavily on federal support.
  • Threats to Special Education and Title I Funding – EdTrust examines the risk of budget cuts to critical education programs.
Environment
  • Trump Environmental Protection Agency Cancels Georgia Free Solar Program 
– The Environmental Protection Agency has canceled the $7 billion Solar for All grant program, which aimed to provide free rooftop solar installations to low-income households, including many in Georgia. Officials cite the loss of agency authority under a new budget law, while environmental groups vow legal action to protect already promised funding.
  • EPA Terminates Previously Awarded Climate Funding
 – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rescinded climate-related grants that were already awarded, disrupting ongoing environmental projects and raising concerns about future climate initiatives.
Food Security & Agriculture
  • As SNAP Changes Shift Food Assistance Costs, States Face New Choices – The Pew Charitable Trusts explains how major structural changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), prompted by recent federal reform, are expected to shift billions in costs from the federal government to states. Starting in October 2026, states will begin paying a greater share of administrative expenses, and new eligibility and work requirements could reduce enrollment. These policy shifts are projected to spark significant fiscal debates as state legislators consider how to fund systems and manage higher workloads.
  • Preparing for the Impacts of H.R. 1 on Food Security and Local Economies – This report from the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) analyzes how provisions in H.R. 1 (often referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill”) could affect food security and local economies across the United States. It outlines the anticipated consequences of cuts to nutrition programs, including SNAP, on access to affordable food and the broader economic ripple effects in communities that rely on food assistance spending.
  • Proposed School Meal Cuts Prompt Nationwide Advocacy – School Nutrition Association – Advocacy groups are mobilizing against proposed cuts to school meal programs, which could impact millions of students relying on free and reduced-price lunches.
Government & Policy
  • One Big Beautiful Bill: Impact on Philanthropy – This explainer from the Council on Foundations outlines how the “One Big Beautiful Bill” has created a new type of savings vehicle called a Trump Account—a retirement-style account for children with special contribution rules. Trump Accounts allow annual contributions up to $5,000 for beneficiaries under age 18, and nonprofits can contribute without being subject to the usual contribution limits. The Treasury and IRS are expected to issue further guidance on implementation, and stakeholders are preparing to comment on proposed regulations.
  • What to Know About the Partial Government Shutdown and Its Impact – PBS NewsHour overview explains the context and effects of the partial federal government shutdown that began recently, highlighting how funding lapses trigger furloughs for many “non-excepted” federal employees while essential services continue.
  • The Invisible Job Crisis – Forbes article describes a growing job crisis in the United States, noting that a significant share of workers are quitting or leaving positions not for better opportunities but because wages and conditions no longer sustain them. The piece highlights how financial strain and dissatisfaction across sectors are causing labor shortages and pressures on employers. The report calls attention to structural issues in the labor market and the need for policy and business responses to improve conditions.
  • H.R. 1 Threatens Regional Prosperity in the South
 – The H.R. 1, also referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” is described by the MDC, Inc. as posing a severe threat to the southern U.S. region’s safety net impacting programs like Medicaid, SNAP, student debt relief, and education funding.
  • Executive Action Watch – The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities tracks the impacts of recent executive actions on federal programs in their Executive Action Watch.
  • Financial Risk to Nonprofits Losing Government Grants – The Urban Institute discusses how reductions in government funding pose financial risks to nonprofits, impacting their ability to deliver critical services.
Housing
  • Trump Administration’s Veteran Homelessness Policy Draws Criticism – This article examines a new federal policy approach to addressing veteran homelessness, highlighting concerns raised by advocates and policy analysts. It discusses how proposed changes may shift funding priorities and program structures in ways that could affect access to housing and supportive services for veterans.
  • Senate Passes Major Bipartisan Housing Affordability Bill – The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan housing affordability bill led by Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren aimed at addressing the national housing shortage and rising housing costs. The legislation includes measures to reduce regulatory barriers to housing construction, expand financing options for affordable housing development, and increase local flexibility to build more homes. It also contains provisions intended to limit large institutional investors from purchasing large numbers of single-family homes and to encourage alternative housing options such as manufactured housing. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process as Congress continues negotiations on broader housing policy reforms.
  • HUD Proposes Rule Limiting Public Housing Access Based on Citizenship – The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has proposed a rule that would generally restrict public housing assistance to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens, requiring all residents to prove their status. HUD’s proposal marks a significant shift from existing practice, which has allowed prorated assistance for families with both eligible and ineligible members.
  • What’s in the Housing for the 21st Century Act? – This Bipartisan Policy Center explainer outlines the key provisions of the Housing for the 21st Century Act, a bipartisan housing bill passed by the House Financial Services Committee in December 2025 that aims to modernize federal housing policy and expand housing affordability. If enacted, the act would represent a significant update to federal housing policy designed to boost supply, improve local flexibility, and address long-standing affordability challenges.
  • NLIHC FY26 Final Analysis of HUD Homelessness Funding
 – Analysis from the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) examines how the FY26 HUD budget and related policy changes affect housing and homelessness programs nationwide. It outlines shifts in funding priorities, including reduced emphasis on permanent supportive housing and increased administrative requirements for providers.
  • FY26 HUD Budget Comparison Across Housing and Homelessness 
– Comparison chart from the National Low Income Housing Coalition provides a side-by-side view of FY26 HUD funding levels across major housing and homelessness programs. It shows which programs received increases, decreases, or remained flat compared with prior funding levels.
  • Georgia Is Investing $50 Million to Curb Homelessness
 – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced a one-time $50 million “Homelessness Response Grant” to support local governments and nonprofits in expanding street-level homelessness services and housing stability initiatives. The announcement reflects growing attention to homeless service needs amid broader state budget planning.
Healthcare
  • Federal Judge Blocks Changes to Childhood Vaccine Policy – A federal judge has temporarily blocked key elements of a federal effort to revise the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule, citing concerns about how the changes were implemented. The ruling follows legal challenges from major medical organizations, which argued that the process did not follow established scientific and administrative procedures. The decision halts proposed reductions in recommended vaccines and pauses changes to a federal advisory panel. The case highlights ongoing legal and policy debates over the role of federal agencies in setting public health guidance.
  • Project Eugenics: A Report on Disability, Reproductive Power, and Social Policy – This report from the New Disabled South explores historical and contemporary practices rooted in eugenics that have shaped disability policy, reproductive rights, and healthcare systems in the United States. The analysis highlights why disability justice advocates argue for policy reforms that dismantle harmful narratives and promote autonomy, equity, and community-centered approaches to care.
  • RFK Jr. Pulls All Members of CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee 
– Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dismissed all 17 members of the CDC’s ACIP vaccine advisory panel, installing a smaller group aligned with his differing views on vaccines. This dramatic overhaul raises concerns among public health experts about politicization and the potential dilution of scientific rigor in federal vaccine policy recommendations.
  • Budget Bill’s Effects on Emergency Rooms and Hospitals
 – This article explores how the new budget bill could overwhelm emergency rooms and hospitals, especially those serving low-income and rural populations.
  • What Trump’s CDC, Health Program Cuts Could Mean for Atlanta’s Role in Disease Research – NPR-WABE – Proposed federal cuts to the CDC and public health programs could significantly impact Atlanta’s status as a global leader in disease research and prevention.
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