According to the National Council of Nonprofits, President Trump has signed, and continues to sign, dozens of Executive Orders (EOs) affecting a broad range of issues, including diversity, equity, and inclusion programs; government grants and contracts; civic engagement; immigration; and certain nonprofit subsectors. Some federal agencies are taking action now to implement the orders while other EOs do not take effect immediately. Some of the orders are likely to be held up by, and potentially overturned, by legal challenges.
Nonprofits with federal grants and contracts, especially those providing diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings and programs to or in partnership with the federal government, or work in immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, or environmental protection, should review their programs and contract language immediately as it pertains the various EOs.
The National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) has analyzed the potential impacts of these Executive Orders on nonprofits organizations and will continue to provide updates.
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