Government & Nonprofit Layoffs 2026

In 2026, 2 government and nonprofit organizations have cut a combined 446 jobs, averaging 39.9% of workforce per organization.

Total Jobs Cut
446
Organizations
2
Avg Workforce %
39.9%
Largest Single Cut
284

Government and nonprofit layoffs in 2026 trace back to funding decisions, not market demand. Public agencies and nonprofits are squeezed by county funding shifts and grant cycles: LAHSA is cutting 284 positions, nearly half its staff, after Los Angeles County pulled its funding into a new county-run homelessness department. Abbott House, a New York child-welfare nonprofit, cut 162 roles as it closed facilities in Westchester and the Bronx.

By Category

All Government & Nonprofit Layoffs in 2026

OrganizationPeople Cut% of WorkforceDateCategory
LAHSA28447.3%RESTRUCTURE
Abbott House16232.4%RESTRUCTURE

FAQ

How many government and nonprofit layoffs happened in 2026?
As of 2026-06-10, 2 government and nonprofit organizations have announced layoffs in 2026, cutting a combined 446 jobs.
Which government or nonprofit organization laid off the most people in 2026?
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) announced the largest government and nonprofit layoff in 2026 with 284 positions cut, about 47.3% of its workforce.
What is driving government and nonprofit layoffs in 2026?
The primary drivers are county funding shifts and grant cycles. LAHSA lost Los Angeles County funding to a new county homelessness department, and Abbott House closed child-welfare facilities in Westchester and the Bronx.

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