Information on Executive Orders

To assist Kentucky nonprofits in staying up to date on the sweeping changes resulting from the White House Executive Orders (EOs), we’ve curated a resource page with the expectation of ongoing updates. Please sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn for the latest news. KNN commits to keeping you informed with the latest and most accurate information.
Key resources (see more below):
Latest Updates
Thanks to the lawsuit filed by the National Council of Nonprofits and partners, a federal court has halted the Trump administration from implementing any pauses to federal spending. All federal agencies have been instructed to release any funding that was paused. Attorneys are working with the Dept. of Justice to propose a schedule by Feb. 14 for the court to decide if they will grant a preliminary injunction. Click to read the National Council of Nonprofits Summary of the judge’s order.
Remember to share your impact stories – click the button above.
A Message from KNN’s CEO
Nonprofit colleagues and champions,
You are not alone. Your voice, your advocacy, your stories matter. Things are moving rapidly and remain confusing. And still, nonprofits are a powerful force for good and are stronger when we stand together, united.
The work of our nonprofit sector is vital to thriving Kentucky communities. KNN’s goal is to mitigate any negative impact on the operations of Kentucky’s 13,587 charitable nonprofits and our 162,862 employees working to serve you, me, and our neighbors.
We urge you to stand with KNN and one another and to lean into your mission, your values, and the collective strength of our nonprofit sector. We are with you!
Danielle Clore, CEO

Events and Recordings
- Special KNN Recording: Federal Executive Order Pausing Federal Grants & Loans (recorded 1/30/25)
- KNN Virtual Town Hall Recording: Review of Executive Orders (recorded 2/6/25)
- Executive Actions and their Impact on Charitable Nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits) – Friday, February 7, 3:00 pm ET
- KNN Member CEO/Executive Director Listening Session – Wednesday, February 12, 3:30-4:30pm ET
Take Action Now
Nonprofits directly or indirectly impacted by the EOs and/or experiencing a funding pause or review of your grant:
- Communicate with Washington: We urge (as do members of our federal delegation) your nonprofit to communicate the impact with our federal delegation. We suggest you also share with the White House. Click for contact info for Kentucky’s Federal Delegation. We highly recommend you call and email Congressional offices. Emails alone aren’t always the most effective way to reach your member of Congress.
- Engage your people: Share the message you send to Washington with those you serve, your staff, your donors, volunteers, board, etc. and ask them to communicate with our federal delegation also. Washington needs to hear from the people impacted by the EOs.
- Share your story with KNN: Help KNN understand the issues your organization is facing so we can best advocate for our sector. Click here.
All nonprofits:
- Join nonprofits across the nation in sending a message to Congress: Join KNN and nonprofits across the country and sign to this letter by February 7. KNN will be forwarding this letter to our Federal Delegation members.
- Ask your nonprofit partners receiving federal funds directly or through state/local pass-through funds how you can help – we are in this together!
- JOIN KNN! You need a strong state association of nonprofits and KNN needs you – resources and advocacy don’t happen without members and donors. If you are not one of our 1100 members across Kentucky, click here to stand with us as a KNN member. Click here to make a gift to invest in KNN’s work.
- Sign up to receive the latest updates from KNN’s e-newsletter. We will keep you updated on changes that affect your organization and the Kentuckians you serve.
- Register for KY Nonprofit Day at the Capitol: Let’s have the biggest crowd ever at KNN’s annual advocacy day at the state Capitol. Now is the time to send the message that KY Nonprofits are MORE THAN CHARITY! Click to register to join us on 2/11.
Federal Funding Pause
FAQ
Other Resources
- Download the KNN Survive & Thrive Toolkit
- Download the KNN Scenario Modeling Tool
- Special KNN Recording: Federal Executive Order Pausing Federal Grants & Loans
- KNN Virtual Town Hall Recording: Review of Executive Orders (recorded 2/6/25)
- How Executive Orders Work (NPR)
- What is an Executive Order? (American Bar Association)
- How to Simplify and Streamline During a Crisis (Nonprofit Risk Management Center)
This page does not contain legal advice. We encourage you to consult legal counsel.