Samaritan's Purse has rejected a $300 million grant from the State Department. The decision was announced by the organization led by evangelical leader Franklin Graham.

In a statement, the group declared that it has always relied on God, not government, for funding. Samaritan's Purse is a major Christian humanitarian organization that provides disaster relief and medical aid around the world.

The rejection comes as the Trump administration undertakes a major restructuring of federal operations. The move aligns with the group's long-standing practice of operating without direct federal grants.

Samaritan's Purse has built its programs on private donations from supporters who share its faith-based mission. The organization has emphasized that this approach allows it to maintain independence in its work.

Graham has previously highlighted the importance of faith in guiding the group's activities. The rejection of the grant reinforces that position at a time of significant changes in Washington.

The State Department grant would have represented a substantial sum for the nonprofit. Samaritan's Purse has instead chosen to continue its operations through voluntary contributions from individuals and churches.