Federal funding freeze puts beloved Festival of Nations at risk
St. Louis on the Air · St. Louis Public Radio
February 4, 202518m 28s
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Show Notes
Due to a delay in federal funding for many of its services and programs, the International Institute of St. Louis announced a pause on preparations for this year’s Festival of Nations. The next day, it <a href=”https://www.stlpr.org/government-politics-issues/2025-02-05/st-louis-immigrant-agencies-federal-funding-pause”>furloughed more than half of its staff.</a> Despite uncertainties in federal funding, and anti-immigrant actions and rhetoric on a national level, both former and current staff at the institute believe that St. Louis remains a welcoming place for immigrants — and that the St. Louis community can come together to bolster the work of the institute, including its beloved, annual celebration.