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Trump Administration Cuts or Freezes Up to $177B Grants

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 3:24 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration cut or froze up to $177 billion in federal grants.
The Lost Funds tracker reported cuts affecting all 50 states and D.C., especially health, nutrition, environment, and disaster relief.
California, Texas, New York, Illinois and North Carolina received the largest interrupted grant amounts.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality halted over 100 grants in July, costing hundreds of millions.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 federal budget sequestration, enacted under the Budget Control Act of 2011, slashed $85 billion from U.S. discretionary spending. The Office of Management and Budget reported 1,200 federal programs, such as the Department of Education and Health and Human Services, each lost $2 million. Similarly, the Trump administration’s 2023 grant freeze halted over 100 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality projects, freezing up to $177 billion nationwide. These recurring large-scale funding cuts strain state health, nutrition and disaster programs, prompting legislators to demand more predictable budgeting mechanisms.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration cut or froze up to $177 billion in federal grants.
The Lost Funds tracker reported cuts affecting all 50 states and D.C., especially health, nutrition, environment, and disaster relief.
California, Texas, New York, Illinois and North Carolina received the largest interrupted grant amounts.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality halted over 100 grants in July, costing hundreds of millions.

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