Federal Funding Solutions Resource Center

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.

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On January 28, 2025, the US Agency for International Development issued a notice to all implementing partners regarding the implementation of the funding pause for foreign assistance programs, as mandated by President Trump’s Executive Order Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid, OMB Memorandum M-25-13 (“Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs”), direction from the Department of State, and the previously issued Notice on Implementation of Executive Order on Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid.

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Use this free letter template to respond to your receipt of the Stop Work Order (SWO)/Suspension Notice of your Contract/Cooperative Agreement. Humentum developed this guidance with expertise and input by Olga Wall to support organizations navigating these uncertain funding times. This document is included, along with other guidance, in the Navigating the USG Funding Pause for Foreign Assistance Programs: Guidance Document.

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How do you check whether your budget is fully costed? What makes a good budget?

Humentum’s financial planning resource will help you take control of your organization’s finances. The resource has:

• Activity-based budget template
• Phased budget template
• Consolidated budget template
• Cashflow forecast template
• A checklist for preparing budgets
• A list of some of the most overlooked costs!

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Cost recovery is the backbone of any successful organization, ensuring its sustainability and ability to thrive in the long term. The term refers to recovering overhead costs that are not directly tied to a specific project, but support the organization’s overall functioning. Allowing organizations to cover overhead costs enables them to attract top talent, build capacity, and remain sustainable in the long run. Without it, even the most well-intentioned organization would be unable to keep the lights on, let alone deliver on its mission.

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