City of Long Beach Shares Federal Funding Updates and Local Impacts

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PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach is committed to keeping the community informed of the ongoing developments related to the loss, and possible future loss, of federal funding and its impacts on local programs provided by the City. Recent Executive Orders and policy shifts under the current Presidential Administration suggest that federal funding for cities across the country will continue to be reduced. From the federal level, certain funding streams for cities have already been reduced or eliminated, with the possibility of more as time goes by. While the full scope of the impacts locally is not yet known, the City continues to closely monitor the situation as it has done since the start of 2025.

"The federal funding cuts we are seeing across the country are extremely concerning, as federal funding plays a crucial role in supporting essential services and programs that benefit not only our community here in Long Beach but communities nationwide," said Mayor Rex Richardson. "We understand how important these services are to our neighborhoods, our economy and to the many people who rely on them every day. As we navigate these uncertain times, we are dedicated to keep our community updated on any developments that may affect local services."

Federal funding plays a critical role in helping the City deliver services and initiatives that benefit the Long Beach community, residents and businesses alike. These dollars often come in the form of grants and special allocations and help pay for a variety of initiatives that support local public safety, public health and youth services and programs, as well as affordable housing programs, infrastructure projects and more. Many of these efforts provided by the City would not be possible without federal funding. More information, including potential impacts to City programs, services and its workforce, is available in a Feb. 26, 2025, City Memo.

As federal grant programs are reduced or eliminated, the City will need to carefully review each affected program and determine how to continue, or in some cases discontinue, programs. The City's General Fund cannot absorb all costs associated with these federal grants, especially if cuts are widespread. Therefore, the City will assess the availability of other funding sources, align with City priorities and determine whether a program can continue. The City continues to communicate with state and federal partners to stay informed, support the community and employees, and advocate against harmful cuts.

"We understand federal funding cuts are concerning for many members of our community as well as some of our dedicated community-serving employees who are funded through federal grants. These cuts have real implications on the lives of real people, especially our residents who are most vulnerable," said City Manager Tom Modica. "We are exploring other options in an effort to keep any potentially impacted programs so that we can continue to provide these critical resources for our community. Unfortunately, the reality is that we are facing some tough decisions ahead. We will continue to advocate for these vital funds and will keep our community informed as frequently as we can."

To keep the community informed on these updates, the City has launched a dedicated webpage with critical information and resources, available at longbeach.gov/fedfundingupdates. The webpage includes an overview of what is happening at the Federal Administration level, information related to federal funding cuts and their potential impacts locally, as well as information on what the City is doing and what the community can do to help. Federal funding is a complex topic. To help the community better understand what is happening and how they may be impacted, the webpage also includes a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

The Federal Funding Updates webpage will be updated regularly with new information as the situation evolves. Residents are also encouraged to stay informed by following the City on social media @LongBeachCity and to sign up for the Go Long Beach Newsletter.

About the City of Long Beach
Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000 people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture, and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, the award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.

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