Rescinded: NC DHHS Federal Grant Pause Update

1/29/2025

Federal Grant Pause Rescinded

Thank you for your continued grace and understanding as we try to get clarity on the federal funding freeze. 

We received word that the White House budget office rescinded the original memo that ordered the freezing of federal funds.

While this is good news, we are currently confirming that we have access to all federal funding portals and are able to draw down and receive necessary funds.

This is following a couple of developments that happened yesterday. A federal court blocked the funding pause, temporarily delaying the order until Monday, Feb. 3. Additionally, North Carolina, through the Attorney General’s office, joined more than 20 states in a lawsuit seeking to block the order permanently. 

We will continue to provide updates as needed.

1/28/2025

NC DHHS Federal Grant Pause Update

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is working with federal partners to determine the scale of impact the pause in federal grants, loans and financial assistance programs will have on the department’s operations.

Currently, 79% of NCDHHS’ $40 billion budget comes from the federal government and provides for critical services that impact some of the state’s most vulnerable people. This includes vital programs that ensure individuals, children and families receive necessary resources so they can thrive in their communities.  

The focus right now is to get a comprehensive and accurate accounting of what is impacted, communicate with our stakeholders, partners and community leaders so they have the information they need to respond and understand what levers we have, if any, to ensure North Carolinians continue to receive the programs and services they rely on. 

We will provide more information as it becomes available.