Sustainability Institute

Courts ruled the Trump administration cannot cancel $22 billion in climate grants, including $20 billion in clean energy grants to nonprofits and $1.6 billion in climate justice grants. A federal appeals court and a district judge blocked the EPA's termination of these grants, citing unlawful actions and potential harm to communities.

Two courts ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to cancel climate grants, ordering the EPA to reinstate $22 billion in funding for environmental and climate justice programs. A federal appeals court blocked the termination of $20 billion in clean energy grants, while a district judge mandated the restoration of $1.6 billion in grants after finding the EPA's withdrawal unlawful.

Courts blocked the Trump administration from canceling $22 billion in climate grants, with rulings against the EPA's termination of $20 billion in clean energy grants and $1.6 billion in climate justice grants. A federal judge ruled the EPA must reinstate the funds, citing unlawful termination of Biden-era grants under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Two courts blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to cancel climate grants, ruling the EPA’s termination of $20 billion in clean energy grants and $1.6 billion in climate justice grants unlawful. The rulings require the EPA to reinstate funds awarded under the Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act, though the agency has requested a delay to appeal.