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Appeals Court Backs Trump on $16 Billion Climate Grants

9/3/2025

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A federal appeals court determined that the District Court incorrectly prevented the Trump administration from withholding $16 billion in climate grants.
The court affirmed that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acted within its authority.
Nonprofits can appeal the ruling; the Climate United Fund expressed disappointment but remains committed to pursuing energy funding.
The Trump administration aimed to reduce these grants as part of wider spending cuts.

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A federal appeals court determined that the District Court incorrectly prevented the Trump administration from withholding $16 billion in climate grants.
The court affirmed that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acted within its authority.
Nonprofits can appeal the ruling; the Climate United Fund expressed disappointment but remains committed to pursuing energy funding.
The Trump administration aimed to reduce these grants as part of wider spending cuts.