February 28, 2025doge grant terminationfederal spendinggrantsforeign aid and domestic programsgovernment efficiency claimsGovernmentTax & BudgetPublic Policy
DOGE lists $200,000 in claimed savings from Department of State grant cut
DOGE listed this Department of State grant record as cut on 2025-02-28, with $200,000 in claimed savings. Recipient: INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH & EXCHANGE BO. Description: To train 160 L2D-IA grads as Youth Master Trainers (YMTs) to teach digital literacy, critical thinking, and online safety. YMTs will conduct 320 training sessions. 100 YMTs will become social media influencers to expand program reach.. Principle treats this as an official DOGE claim until independently verified against USAspending, agency records, court filings, or watchdog findings.