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Rural Schools Hit by Trump’s Grant Cuts Have Few Options for Making up for the Lost Money

Federal grants that funded mental health counselors in rural schools ended, risking program cuts and staff losses in districts where federal funds account for up to 18% of budgets.

  • Federal funding cuts have impacted rural schools' ability to provide mental health counseling and support services to students.
  • Rural districts rely more heavily on federal grants due to limited local tax revenue, forcing difficult budget decisions when funding is cut.
  • The Trump administration discontinued grants that supported programs focused on mental health, academic enrichment, and teacher development, citing a lack of academic focus.
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Rural schools hit by Trump's grant cuts have few options for making up for the lost money

Many rural school districts around the United States are having a hard time making up for federal grant money that's been cut by the Trump administration.

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WHAS11 broke the news in on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
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