NEW: Resources related to US funding suspension
GFMD has gathered a list of relevant online resources related to the recent stop order on foreign aid.
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GFMD has gathered a list of relevant online resources related to the recent stop order on foreign aid.
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Attention: Please keep in mind that the situation is evolving as we speak and may render some information outdated or obsolete. We will strive to keep abreast of changes as they happen.
We recognise that navigating the stop work order and the suspension of funding may present challenges for many organisations. This document is based on information we gathered through different channels, and in no circumstances does this document constitute any form of legal or definitive advice: every organisation’s situation, contract, and legal context is unique and subject to potential changes.
The details of your contract, grant, or cooperative agreement—and any instructions from your Contracting/Agreement Officer—take precedence over the information contained here.
Always consult your Contracting Officer, Agreement Officer, or qualified legal counsel for advice tailored to your specific circumstances.
On January 20, 2025, the White House released a Presidential Executive Order titled “Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid,” which implements a
90-day pause in United States foreign development assistance for assessment of programmatic efficiencies and consistency with United States foreign policy.” During this time, “foreign development assistance programs shall immediately pause new obligations and disbursements of development assistance funds to foreign countries and implementing non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and contractors pending reviews of such programs for programmatic efficiency and consistency with United States foreign policy, to be conducted within 90 days of this order.
This suspension affects several foreign aid programs, including those under USAID and DRL. The full scope and duration of the suspension remain uncertain, with an initial 90-day review period in place. It is not yet clear if this will be extended or if some grants may be terminated or amended. During this period, many NGOs are experiencing disruption, particularly with regards to ongoing programs, funding disbursements, and staff-related issues. NGOs receiving US funds should prepare for the possibility that the suspension could last longer than anticipated.
Global non-profit Humentum has published a guidance document to help NGOs navigate the recent US funding freeze on foreign aid.
LinkedIn post from Consultant and former USAID advisor Olga Wall with templates for handling Suspension of Work (SWO) scenarios effectively
On January 25, government contracts law firm Nichols Liu hosted their third Teams meeting to provide key considerations and general guidance on managing stop work and suspension orders under the foreign assistance freeze.
Robert Nichols and his team of legal experts presented guiding principles, a legal analysis of the relevant stop work and suspension language, immediate cost considerations, and potential advocacy and litigation actions.
You can view the webinar here.
Humanitarian & Social Protection Consultant and Founder and Director of MarketImpact Thomas Byrnes’ analyses the best available data from the United Nations’ Financial Tracking Service, the most comprehensive source of global humanitarian funding information
In this LinkedIn post, Consultant and former USAID advisor Olga Wall reflects on the recent Stop Work Orders under 2 CFR 200, advising recipients to negotiate compensation or cost recovery before agreeing to pause work.
EFJ calls on all potential European donors to take action to compensate for the US withdrawal, in particular to ensure the survival of Ukrainian media, the network of Belarusian journalists in exile and media programmes in Kosovo.
LinkedIn post by the President of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine Sergiy Tomilenko. The National Union of Journalists of Ukraine expresses deep concern regarding the suspension of funding for all USAID projects that have supported hundreds of media initiatives in Ukraine.
2402 Foundation's Katerina Sergatskova’s reflections on what the U.S. aid freeze reveals about fragile systems and the road ahead.
You can find more information on the briefing .
