Evangelicals Including Amy Grant Urge Trump to Release Over $1 Billion in Frozen Global Health Funds
A coalition of evangelical leaders, including singer Amy Grant, is calling on the Trump administration to release more than $1 billion in frozen global health funds. The funds support programs that provide food, medicine, and care to vulnerable populations in developing countries.
WASHINGTON — A coalition of evangelical Christians, including Grammy-winning artist Amy Grant, is pressing the Trump administration to unfreeze more than $1 billion in global health funding that has been held back from international aid programs.
The group argues that the frozen funds are cutting off life-saving support to some of the world's most vulnerable people, including children in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia who depend on U.S.-backed health programs for food, vaccines, and basic medical care.
Christianity Today reported the advocacy push as part of its October 2026 coverage, noting that evangelical leaders have been among the most vocal critics of the funding freeze. The freeze has affected programs run through USAID and other federal agencies.
Grant, who has long been involved in humanitarian causes, joined other faith leaders in signing an open letter to the White House. The letter argues that caring for the poor and sick is a core Christian value and that the funding freeze contradicts that commitment.
"These are not abstract policy debates," the letter states. "These are children who will not get vaccines. These are mothers who will not get prenatal care."
The Trump administration has not publicly responded to the evangelical coalition's request. Officials have previously said the funding review is part of a broader effort to ensure U.S. foreign aid aligns with national interests.
Evangelical groups have historically been strong supporters of global health initiatives, particularly those focused on HIV/AIDS treatment, maternal health, and child nutrition. Many of these programs were established or expanded under previous Republican administrations.
The coalition said it plans to continue pressing the issue through meetings with members of Congress and direct outreach to the White House.
