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Navigating the USG Foreign Assistance Freeze

Strengthening NGO resilience during the USG foreign assistance freeze

The recent breakdown of U.S. foreign assistance has created uncertainty across the sector, disrupting funding, operations, and long-term planning. At Humentum, we are responding with trusted guidance, collective problem-solving, and practical solutions to help your organization navigate this evolving landscape.  Now more than ever, the resilient strength of the entire sector is our greatest collective asset. That’s why we’re committed to meeting you where you are.

Continue to check back on this page – we’ll update it regularly with free resources, events, spot polls and more.

Free Resources

Navigating the USG Funding Freeze for Foreign Assistance Programs: Guidance Document
Guidance to help you understand what this means for your organization and staff, key compliance steps, and how to mitigate risks.
Letter Template for Response to a Stop Work Order or Suspension Notice
Use this free letter template to respond to your receipt of the Stop Work Order (SWO)/Suspension Notice of your Contract/Cooperative Agreement.
Resource Round Up: February 2025
we are ensuring that organizations have access to the latest information, expert analysis, and opportunities to strategize together.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion EO Guidance
Guidance to help you understand several Executive Orders (EO) issued by President Trump.

Archived USAID Regulations
Cost Recovery Checklist
Self Care During Times of Uncertainty
Navigating the Redundancy Process

Make your voice heard: Take the survey

We’re excited to partner with Accountability Lab because we believe data can drive collective action. Join us in our sector-wide effort to document the true impact through the Global Aid Freeze Tracker.

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Your organization received a suspension or termination letter. Now what?

Starting on March 3, secure your seat for a 2-day, practical and affordable webinar course where you’ll gain the essential guidance on navigating a USG suspension or termination—from understanding the implications to making critical decisions about personnel, finances, and future funding.

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Last week’s Spot Polls

Our latest polls reveal the growing toll of the USG foreign assistance freeze. We captured data and stories – from massive layoffs to frozen assets and uncertain futures. See our key findings below.

Spot poll: Impact of stop-work order

View the results

Spot Poll: The human cost of the stop-work order

View the results

Events

USG Foreign Assistance Roundtable for Senior Leaders

*Humentum member-only*

Every Friday at 12:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM UTC

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Navigating Foreign Aid Shifts & Strengthening Resilience: Elevating Local Voices

*Free and open to all*

February 25 at 10:00 AM ET | 4:00 PM UTC

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The content of Humentum’s webinar on USAID’s stop work orders was priceless. It helped make sense of what at first felt overwhelming and we followed the guidance shared afterwards to draft our communications with USAID and our partners.

Alice Nkunzimana CEO Papyrus S.A. 

Props to Humentum for sharing a comprehensive resource on how to navigate these stormy waters with non-members, publicly.

Another valuable aspect is Humentum’s advocacy and access to resources. Humentum does an excellent job of staying on top of donor updates and ensuring that its members are aware of changes. Humentum has been extremely effective in creating one voice for the INGO community.

Karen Conley Director, Grants & Contracts, PSI

The training and resources we’ve accessed through Humentum have been incredibly helpful in streamlining those processes. The network has also started opening doors for us to connect with other nonprofits and experts in the field.

Sara Rosen Program & Operation Manager, SCI

In terms of knowledge and connections, I attended a roundtable on the crisis in Ethiopia a few months ago. Having professionals, you can learn from, lean on, ask about, and share with is pretty significant. That’s a value to me and to our global organization.

Luda Mwangemi-Bruce, SHRM-SCP Global Director People & Culture, Splash

Humentum members can access even more

Join our organizational membership to access exclusive events, Humentum Connect – our 24/7 peer community to ask questions and get curated answers, and more. Plus, each and every member of your staff gets access to the benefits. We get you, so you can go further.

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