Current Total Amount Cut
-$4,254,434.08
Clark County Combined Health District:
The Federal Department of Health and Human Services cut the Enhanced Operations 2023 grant that funds several critical disease response initiatives. The grant was $3,685,076 spanning from 8/1/2023 to 7/30/2026 (3 years). Through March 24, 2025 the CCCHD spent $947,093.67 of the award, leaving a remaining $2,737,982.33 balance in expected and budgeted funding over the next 16 months.
Not only will the Clark County residents suffer from this loss, but the Clark County Combined Health District had to reduce their workforce beginning on April 14, 2025. With the funds they provided several public health nurses, several disease investigators, a clinic coordinator, a public health assistant, transportation to appointments for those in need, a public health navigator, and several interpreters. They intended to also hire a nurse practitioner, medical assistant, and a clinic nurse. This staff would have opened a much-needed new clinic site in Clark County. The funding was also going to be used to purchase a mobile health clinic to take public health services all around the county, especially high-need areas where transportation to car is a significant barrier to health and well being. By cutting these funds, our community has lost all of this. It was a tragic mistake and poorly executed by the federal government. These services are much more than a line item. Public health has been chronically underfunded for decades, yet is the most cost-effective use of healthcare dollars in the U.S. by far. The CCCHD’s ability to respond to current and emerging infectious diseases has been severely compromised. The new clinic was designed to bridge the gap to a primary care provider for those who use emergency services or have no healthcare at all. Our community will feel the impact for years to come.
| Date | Organization/Agency | Source of Funding | Name of Grant | Dollars Lost or Gained | % of Grant | Service or Goods Affected | Primary Impact | Secondary Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2025 | Clark County Combined Health District | Federal: Department of Health and Human Services | Enhanced Operations 2023 Grant | ($2,737,982.33) | 74.00% | Health Services | Community of Clark County (134,500 citizens) | Clark County Combined Health District - loss of staff |
McKinley Hall:
| Date | Organization/Agency | Source of Funding | Name of Grant | Dollars Lost or Gained | % of Grant | Service or Goods Affected | Primary Impact | Secondary Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2025 | McKinley Hall | Federal: Department of Treasury | American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) | ($59,980.00) | To Be Determined | Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program | Youth, Community; specifically 800 or more individuals | McKinley Hall - 40 positions impacted |
| 7/1/2025 | McKinley Hall | State: Department of Youth Services | To Be Determined | ($10,000.00) | To Be Determined | “Talk They Listen” Program; Prevention Services | Youth Individuals | Parents and caregivers of youth |
Second Harvest Food Bank:
The Federal Department of Agriculture decided to abolish several loads of food that were scheduled to be provided to the Second Harvest Food Bank. The loads of food were scheduled between May 31, 2025, and August 31, 2025. The value of this food was equal to $210,960.75, which is 2.12% of their overall food or approximately 3 weeks of their food supply. Programs and services that are dependent on federal and state funding are the Food Program Distributions such as the senior program (CSFP), SNAP program, TEFAP food, LFPA food, the TEFFAP & senior programs also come with administrative dollars which will be reduced as the food is reduced/cancelled. A program that has yet to be renewed for this year’s state budget is LFPA. They currently receive a value around $485,812.50 per year on food through the LFPA program; 2.45% of their overall food.
Additionally, if further federal and state cuts continue, they will be able to continue operations with donated products. However, federal and state food account for 50% of the product they receive. Cuts to those programs will greatly impact what their organization can complete, the amount of people they serve, and the amount of food given at each service. Government products account for the majority of healthy food we receive, so cuts to this program affect the amount of healthy food we distribute. Donated food typically expires quickly, is full of preservatives and is dependent on what our retail partners have available for us. There are no guarantees with donated products. We are at the mercy of retail donors who often cut back during times of inflation and economic crisis meaning there is less product for them to donate to us.
| Date | Organization/Agency | Source of Funding | Name of Grant | Dollars Lost or Gained | % of Grant | Service or Goods Affected | Primary Impact | Secondary Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2025 | Second Harvest Food Bank | Federal: Department of Agriculture | Emergency Food Assistance Program CCC (TEFAP CCC) | ($210,960.75) | 100.00% | Food | 21,000 individuals lost 3 weeks of food | Farmers |
Opportunities of Individual Change (OIC):
The Federal Department of Justice cut the Gun Violence Prevention Program, resulting in a $1,200,000 loss in funding from the federal government. The only service/program that is dependent on federal funding is Gun Violence Prevention, so it will no longer be active or available. Services/programs that are dependent on state funding are utility and housing assistance, education, and vocational training. These cuts impact 5,000-6,000 low income youth and adults and within the organization there will be 8-9 positions laid off.
| Date | Organization/Agency | Source of Funding | Name of Grant | Dollars Lost or Gained | % of Grant | Service or Goods Affected | Primary Impact | Secondary Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2025 | OIC | Federal: Department of Justice | Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) | ($1,235,511.00) | 77.00% | Youth Gun Violence | Community Safety & Security (58,000 citizens) | OIC - loss of staff |
At Risk Funding:
There are two federal grants that are at risk of being eliminated from The City of Springfield budget. The Community Development Block Grant is liable to be completely eliminated, resulting in a $1,740,154.00 loss for FY2026. Additionally, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program is in jeopardy of being eliminated resulting in a $439,153.88 loss in funding for The City of Springfield in FY2026. The elimination of CDBG funding would jeopardize critical initiatives at the local level. The elimination of the HOME program would have a profound impact on Springfield’s ability to provide affordable housing.
Below, there is a template letter attached that community members can use to contact their appropriate House/Senate member regarding these issues. Appropriate House/Senate member information can be found on the website under “News & Announcements.”
| Date | Organization/Agency | Source of Funding | Name of Grant | Dollars Lost or Gained | % of Grant | Fiscal Year | Service or Goods Affected | Primary Impact | Secondary Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2025 | City of Springfield | Federal: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) | Community Development Block Grant* | $1,740,154.00 | 100% | FY2026 | Affordable housing, community/economic development | Homeless community, low-and moderate-income residents | Public infrascruture projects & various non-profits |
| 7/14/2025 | City of Springfield | Federal: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) | HOME Investment Partnerships Program | $439,153.88 | 100% | FY2026 | Affordable Housing | Low-and moderate-income residents | Rental housing/single-family housing |
| Totals | $2,179,307.88 | Housing and Development Services |
* The House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee has tentatively restored funding to the CDBG of $3.3 Billion