Proposed federal grant changes could disrupt essential services across Utah communities. Speak up by July 13 to help protect the funding nonprofits rely on to serve families, seniors, and those facing hardship. Register your opposition to these proposed harmful changes by signing a national letter and contacting your members of congress. 

Why This Matters for Utah Communities  

Every day across Utah, community nonprofits step in where help is needed most, ensuring families have food, seniors receive care, and individuals facing hardship have a path forward. Rooted in their communities, nonprofits respond quickly and are trusted to meet real needs. They are essential partners in strengthening stability, opportunity, and quality of life. 

That work depends on reliable, consistent funding. 

What’s Changing and What It Means 

That stability is now at risk. 

On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed sweeping changes to the Uniform Guidance. These are the rules that govern how federal funding is distributed and managed. While technical, these changes could directly affect how nonprofits operate and how services reach communities across Utah. 

If implemented, the proposed changes would: 

• Expand federal discretion over grantmaking, creating uncertainty in how funds are awarded.
• Make funding less predictable, limiting nonprofits’ ability to plan and deliver consistent services.
• Shift how funding decisions are made in ways that may not reflect community needs or legislative intent.
• Put important programs, especially those serving underserved communities, at increased risk.
• Create difficult choices for nonprofits working to balance funding access with their mission and values.
• Discourage participation in federal programs, reducing resources available to communities.

What This Means for Communities 

When funding becomes less predictable or harder to access, the impact is felt quickly and locally. 

Communities may experience: 

• Disruptions to services families rely on every day.
• Delays in support for individuals facing urgent needs.
• Reduced access to programs in rural and underserved areas.
• Greater strain on organizations working to stretch limited resources.
• Less time focused on helping people and more spent navigating uncertainty.

At its core, this is about protecting the continuity and reliability of services that support Utah’s communities every day. 

Take Action 

Community voices are essential to ensuring these decisions reflect real needs. 

Nonprofits and community partners are encouraged to: 

• Submit comments on the proposed changes.
• Sign onto a national letter by July 13, 2026.
• Contact your members of Congress and share how federal funding supports your community.