MANY MINDEDUS federal government terminates NOAA climate grants after taking office in 2025
The U.S. federal government terminated NOAA climate adaptation grants after taking office in 2025, cutting 26 existing programs including $1.2 million for New Orleans community water projects and $2.5 million for Pacific Northwest tribal climate resilience work. As of September 2, 2026, NOAA awarded 229 grants—74% fewer than the historical annual average of 891. One terminated grant was partially reversed following litigation, but others remain canceled. Critics warn these cuts risk long-term economic and scientific impacts for communities disproportionately affected by climate hazards. The source describes these as recent terminations with ongoing uncertainty about final outcomes.
Source: Mongabay