Recent federal funding cuts and freezes are harming small businesses, farmers, individuals, and communities nationwide. Programs that have been instrumental in supporting economic development, job creation, and energy cost reductions are now at risk.
Your voice is crucial. We urge you to take two important actions:
Share your story with us
We are collecting stories about real experiences from those directly affected by these setbacks to advocate effectively for policy change and future funding. If your program or project has been delayed, downsized, or derailed due to action by the federal administration, please share your experience with us at [email protected]. Your insights make a difference.
Contact your members of Congress
Your congressional representatives need to understand the tangible impacts of these funding decisions on their constituents.
If you’ve been directly affected by funding cuts:
Has your business or organization lost federal grant or loan funding for a program or service? Call your representatives with the following information: your name, the program name, funding agency, amount lost, and potential impact.
If you rely on essential federal programs:
Do you depend on at-risk federal programs? Let Congress know these programs matter. Call and share your name, the program name, purpose of the program, and potential impacts of the cuts on you or members of your community.
Find contact information for your members of Congress here:
https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
Your input is vital in painting a clear picture for policymakers about the real-world consequences of these funding decisions. Collective action can lead to meaningful change and the restoration of essential programs that support our communities.
If you have any questions or would like more information about contacting your senators or representative, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
