The USDA announced the cancellation of $148 million in ‘woke’ grants. Then it went dark.

USDA Said It Would Cut $148M in DEI Grants, Then Went Dark on Grant Recipients

The cuts were announced in June, but groups who fear they could be affected have heard minimal information since then.

The USDA announced the cancellation of $148 million in ‘woke’ grants. Then it went dark.

The Department of Agriculture under President Donald Trump has charted a new course — the full-scale reduction of federal funding and staffing throughout the agency. A set of the president’s early executive orders targeted climate action, environmental justice, and diversity, equity, and inclusion; the USDA has since complied with those by eliminating DEI-focused programs and grants and revoking a longstanding provision that ensured producers co…

The USDA announced the cancellation of $148M in ‘woke’ grants. Then it went dark.

Read the full story at Grist. Farms, ranches, and food organizations brace for cuts, but the federal agency won’t say who’s next.