Trump’s killing of climate grants has recipients second-guessing federal help

Trump’s killing of climate grants has recipients second-guessing federal help

"The risk is way too high and the effort is way too large," said one environmental group founder about federal grants.

Federal Climate Grants - Sustainable Action Now (SAN)

In 2025, the Trump administration’s abrupt cancellation of hundreds of climate-related federal grants has sent shockwaves through the environmental sector. These grants, originally awarded under the Inflation Reduction Act, were designed to fund a broad array of climate initiatives across the United States. Their sudden termination has left organizations scrambling to maintain momentum on crucial projects addressing clean energy, disaster prepar…