Impact on state programs
Federal funding plays a critical role in offering services that Massachusetts families and businesses depend on — from education and public health to housing, energy, and transportation. Recent cuts have significantly limited the resources available to state government and local partners, putting core programs at risk.
The section below, “Trump Administration cuts,” reflects programs cut by the executive branch. “Congressional Action cuts” shows direct impacts between FY25-28 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law by President Trump on July 4th, 2025. In some cases, the Attorney General’s Office is pursuing legal action to challenge funding cuts.
The charts above highlight funding cuts to state government programs and do not reflect cuts to municipal, nonprofit, and community partner organizations. If your organization has been affected by federal funding issues, please use this form to tell us more about your experience.
Impact on communities and organizations
Cities and towns, nonprofits, and community partners also face funding cuts and delays that impact their budgets, projects, and livelihoods. Reports include serious concerns about improving air quality in Western Massachusetts, keeping our streets safe in Boston, and helping to meet the needs of the hungry and homeless in Worcester.
- Hitchock Center for the Environment, Amherst: A potential loss of more than $380,000 in federal funding associated with an Environmental Justice grant from the EPA.
- Manchester-by-the-Sea: A potential loss of more than $4.48 million in federal funds associated with a hazard mitigation grant from FEMA to help fund the replacement of a bridge and remove a collapsing culvert.
- United Way of Central MA: A potential loss of more than $283,000 in federal funds associated with a food and shelter program run by the Department of Homeland Security.
- UCP of Western Massachusetts. Pittsfield: A potential loss of $1.4 million in federal funds for expanding internet access.
Please continue to report issues with federal funding. We are closely monitoring changes and your input helps us understand the impact throughout Massachusetts.
Report a federal funding issue
The administration is working to build a comprehensive picture of how federal actions are affecting businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities across Massachusetts. This information will inform policymakers across state agencies as they develop the state's response to directives from the federal government.
If your city, town, nonprofit organization, or business has been impacted by federal government actions, use the link below to tell us about your experience. Recent examples include, but are not limited to, funding cuts, grant or program terminations, and freezes of awarded funding.
Note: Any information reported on this page will be considered public record and may be released by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to interested parties. This page serves only to inform state leaders. No commitment of state action in response to these issues is expressed or implied.
The role of federal funding in Massachusetts
Last year, Massachusetts received $22.9 billion in federal funding. Without this funding, Massachusetts could fall behind on critical transportation and infrastructure projects, and families risk losing access to food, health care, early education, and housing.
