Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more

Last dollars from canceled FEMA program to bury power lines in Rock Creek

Because the project's grant was already obligated, the Trump administration could not rescind the funding despite canceling the program that funded it.

Trump administration releases after school grant money — with a catch

In summary Trump withheld about $7 billion in education funds for various school programs nationwide, including about $800 million for California. California after-school and summer programs will get some of their funding back after the federal government said on Friday that it would restore grants it had previously withheld. But the money is contingent on states complying with Civil Rights laws – a cudgel the White House has used in the past to…

Teachers and school staff are on the chopping block in Cheboygan County thanks to the Trump administration

Up in the rural community of Wolverine, superintendent Matt Baughman is worried about how to keep his schools afloat if the Trump administration decides not to release federal funding for public education.  Matthew Baughman is used to people underestimating his school district.  “It’s easy to overlook a small, rural district like Wolverine,” said Baughman, superintendent and elementary principal for Wolverine Community Schools. But, he added, th…

Louisiana schools will get after-school grants that were withheld by the Trump administration

Louisiana is set to receive nearly $28 million for after-school programs that had been held up by the Trump administration, easing fears that schools would have to cut services for students next month when they return from summer break.

U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Demands Vought, McMahon stop blocking $7 billion for afterschool programs, K-12 schools across America

Trump admin has withheld $80 million from Wisconsin from funding signed into law by President Trump in March WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led 31 of her Senate colleagues in demanding the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ...

At least $84M for SC schools tied up in Trump administration’s funding freeze

Federal funding freeze hits SC schools, delaying $6B nationwide. South Carolina could lose millions for teacher training, migrant education, and more.