An analysis has revealed that the Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billion in federal grants since the president began his second term. This figure comes from a new tracking tool called "Lost Funds," created by a pro-democracy nonprofit called States United Democracy Center and a group of researchers and scientists known as Grant Witness. The tool indicates that these cuts have affected all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The largest reductions were in areas such as health, nutrition, environmental programs, and disaster relief, according to the organizations involved in the study. Specific grants that were eliminated, frozen, or delayed include those related to maternal health in Michigan, education research in Mississippi, and assistance for minority farmers in Iowa. The states that experienced the highest amounts of interrupted grant money were California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and North Carolina. The $177 billion in cuts represents nearly 10% of the federal government's discretionary spending, which is the portion of the budget that Congress can adjust annually. The organizers of the tracker say these cuts are more extensive than the typical reductions that occur when a new administration takes office. In some instances, courts have ruled against the administration's decisions to cut funding, highlighting legal challenges to these actions. The "Lost Funds" tool is based on data from USASpending.gov, a public database that provides information on federal spending. The groups behind the tool plan to update it regularly as the administration continues to make new decisions and as legal cases progress through the courts. States United Democracy Center describes itself as a nonpartisan organization focused on upholding the rule of law and ensuring free, fair, and secure elections. It was co-founded by Norm Eisen, a lawyer known for his involvement in high-profile legal battles against the Trump administration, including disputes over the Kennedy Center. Grant Witness, the other group behind the tool, is composed of scientists, researchers, and attorneys who track how federal funding has changed under the Trump administration. Their work aims to provide transparency and accountability in how government resources are allocated and managed. The release of the "Lost Funds" tracker is part of a broader effort to inform the public about the impact of these funding decisions on various programs and communities across the country.