federal funding

A judge blocked the Trump administration’s decision to suspend federal funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) over fraud allegations. U.S. District Judge David Carter issued an injunction allowing LAHSA access to federal homelessness funding for fiscal year 2026, thereby protecting housing and services for more than 11,000 people.

The city of Norfolk has received $1 million in federal funding to assist in the redeveloping of the Globe Iron site. Plans involve demolishing the long-abandoned location with the goal of creating affordable housing. Additionally, the city issued a request for bids related to clearing 17 acres situated within Bruce's Park.

A public housing complex in Minneapolis continued to receive millions in federal funding despite repeatedly receiving failing grades from inspectors for poor conditions.

The Trump administration approved federal funding for communities within Washington state. This support is intended for areas affected by wildfires following an invitation related to viewing the damage in WA.

Philadelphia's Housing Authority plans to spend $6.3 billion over eight years to preserve, redevelop, build, or acquire 20,000 subsidized housing units, averaging $315,000 per unit. High costs stem from strict regulations, expensive construction in Philadelphia, limited federal funding, and aging housing stock. PHA President Kelvin Jeremiah noted the plan would not be viable as a for-profit venture.

The Senate’s stopgap funding bill rejects special requests for a Trump battleship and munitions. If passed by the Senate and House, the continuing resolution would extend federal funding until Dec. 11.

California's high-speed rail project faces a $4B federal funding cut after missing deadlines to purchase trains, leading to a funding dispute. The state dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing a new deadline.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cut federal healthcare funding, and Republican candidates who supported it are now using ads to promote themselves as advocates for lower costs. The act's funding reductions are a central focus of their campaign messaging.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cut healthcare funds, and Republican candidates who supported it are using ads to promote their stance on lowering costs.

UDF drops opposition to PM SHRI, citing crucial federal funding for school education in Kerala. UDF convener Adoor Prakash stated that actions taken by the previous LDF government cannot be undone due to fiscal commitments.

Cicero is using more than $96 million in federal funding to tackle ongoing flooding problems caused by major storms. The funds aim to address years of storm-related damage in the area.

A cleanup effort in New York City waterways is targeting rusting boats and debris, with the first batch of derelict boats removed from Flushing Bay near Big Rock Beach using new federal funding.

A year after President Trump signed a law ending six decades of federal funding for public media, public TV and radio stations nationwide face reinvention, innovation, and anxiety. The article highlights the challenges and changes in public media following the removal of federal funds.

Residents in designated areas across Aurora will receive letters from the U.S. Census Bureau this week as part of a special census effort. The city emphasizes that the information collected is confidential and critical for recovering federal funding.

The School Nutrition Association gathered experts in Charlotte to test healthier school meal options, including whole grain breakfasts with reduced sugar and no artificial dyes. The event, part of their annual conference, aims to prepare for new USDA nutrition standards and address financial and operational challenges in school meals.

Cornelius is seeking to address traffic congestion on Interstate 77 by planning a new exit near Lake Norman. The town received $4.7 million in federal funding for a new interchange at I-77 and Westmoreland Road, supported by Mayor Denis Bilodeau and Commissioner Colin Furcht. The project is estimated to cost around $100 million, with the funding covering feasibility studies.

Federal funding and scientific advancements have doubled life expectancy, but current risks threaten to reverse progress in public health.

More than 4,000 Los Angeles County households will remain housed as local housing agencies transition participants from the Emergency Housing Voucher program to the Housing Choice Voucher program before federal funding expires. The agencies, including the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Development Authority, have sufficient resources to move all eligible participants.

The Trump administration has proposed a rule to limit federal funding to projects that align with presidential policies. The rule would grant political appointees significant control over federal grants in research, education, and infrastructure.

Flossmoor, Ill. experienced renewed flooding, causing basement floods, stranded cars, and an unusable viaduct. Federal funding for the area remains on hold.

Leading Ph.D. programs are reducing in size due to uncertainty surrounding federal funding. The article highlights concerns about the impact of funding instability on academic research and graduate education.

U.S. senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine secured $25 million in federal funding for the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority to improve and expand the Richmond Layover Facility. The funding aims to enhance infrastructure at the railroad facility in Richmond.

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) sued the Trump administration after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) suspended its funding, citing allegations of 'waste, fraud, and abuse.' LAHSA claims the suspension is a pretext to dismantle the regional Continuum of Care Program, which provides federal funding for homeless services. HUD accused LAHSA of mismanagement despite the agency handling over $1 billion in federal funds for homelessness initiatives.

LA’s lead homelessness agency, LAHSA, sued the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over a federal funding suspension it claims is unjustified. HUD suspended LAHSA pending an investigation into alleged mismanagement, threatening $241 million in federal funding for homelessness programs in Los Angeles County.

The city’s Housing, Homelessness and Planning Committee will review the 2026 Point-in-Time Homeless Count as officials plan for a year-round shelter. Anticipated reductions in federal, state, and county funding threaten to strain the city’s homelessness response, despite a first decline in unsheltered homelessness in five years.

The Trump administration is pushing to redirect federal homelessness funding toward shelters requiring sobriety, challenging California’s 'housing-first' approach. A federal judge previously blocked a similar effort, but the administration is attempting again, facing legal challenges from groups including the National Alliance to End Homelessness and Santa Clara County. The changes could cost California $238 million and displace 15,000 people.

Sen. Ralph Hise discusses state budget efforts for Hurricane Helene relief, noting over 1,000 homes have been repaired or rebuilt, with more than 2,800 in process. State and federal funding totals exceed $13 billion, but additional federal support is sought for housing and infrastructure. Challenges include aligning state funds with FEMA guidelines to avoid reductions.

The tri-cities are receiving federal funding for water infrastructure projects. The funding aims to improve water infrastructure in the region.

New York's Essential Plan 200-250 health coverage is ending on June 30 due to changes in federal funding. The program's termination affects enrollees, while other Essential Plan options (Plans 1 through 4) will remain available.

New York State is receiving nearly $140 million in federal funding for counterterrorism and emergency preparedness, with over $2.8 million allocated to the Capital Region. The funding aims to enhance regional security and emergency response capabilities.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced civil rights investigations into 15 medical schools over alleged racial discrimination in admissions. The probes focus on whether the schools, which receive federal funding, used race-conscious admissions practices.

President Donald Trump's administration investigated multiple college campuses and threatened to cut federal funding unless they aligned with his agenda. The actions targeted academic institutions under the Trump administration's policies.

The Trump administration is eliminating a $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies amid political backlash but retaining a deal to drop tax claims against President Donald Trump. The Education Department is rolling back civil rights protections for Black students, framing equity programs as discriminatory, while Trump signed an executive order to assess AI systems for national security risks.

The Justice Department announced the Model Cities Initiative (MCI), allocating nearly $300 million in federal funding to two to four cities for implementing strategies to reduce crime and enhance public safety. Proposals from qualifying cities are due September 1, with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasizing the initiative's role in restoring law and order.

The U.S. House passed a bill requiring parental consent for schools to update student pronouns, gender markers, or preferred names on records using federal funds. The bill also prohibits using federal funds to teach or advance 'gender ideology' and restricts access to sex-based accommodations without parental approval.

A billionaire NPR fan and wife of the LA Clippers owner donated $80 million to a radio station after President Trump eliminated its federal funding. The donation aims to support the radio station amid the funding cut.

NPR received $113 million in donations, including a record $80 million from Connie Ballmer, the largest gift from a living donor to the public radio network. The funds will help offset the loss of federal funding in 2025.