Executive Order Impact Guidance

The recent Executive Orders issued by the new administration may bring changes to federal priorities that could impact awarded projects and pending applications. While the full effects are not yet clear, the Office of Research is actively monitoring developments and will provide updates as they become available.

Potential Impacts

  • Submission systems (e.g., Grants.gov) will remain operational. Deadlines must still be met, but review funding announcements for any revisions prior to submission.
  • Delays in award notices and modifications may occur, but ongoing projects with current funding should not be affected.
  • It is possible some programs may experience restructuring, funding delays, or temporary restrictions on certain expenses (e.g., travel).
  • We may see changes to compliance requirements as agencies adjust to meet the new requirements.  

 

Recommended Actions

  • Researchers should continue their projects and adhere to deadlines as usual. Unless specifically directed otherwise, projects will not need to stop work.
  • Submit all required reports (technical, financial, and compliance) on or before deadlines. Prioritize past-due deliverables.
  • Avoid spending funds for projects without award documents or fully executed agreements.
  • The Office of Research is closely monitoring guidance from federal agencies. We will promptly communicate updates to the research community.

While it is difficult to predict the extent of the impacts or how agencies may respond, our experience has shown that short-term disruptions typically have minimal impact on federally funded projects. The Office of Research is committed to providing clear and timely information to support our researchers and their important work.

Thank you for your collaboration and support as we navigate this situation together. We are maintaining a running list of guidance relating to recent executive orders that could impact federal funding. This page will be updated.

Select Executive Orders

January 29, 2025 鈥� The Office of Management and Budget has rescinded its memo freezing spending on federal grants.

OMB Rescission Memo

 

January 28, 2025 鈥� With the new administration taking office on January 20, 2025, several Executive Orders (EOs) have been issued. These EOs could signal shifts in federal priorities, which may impact awarded projects and pending applications from federal sponsors.

 

January 27, 2025 鈥� In implementing President Trump鈥檚 executive orders, the Office of Management and Budget issued guidance requesting that agencies temporarily pause, to the extent permitted by law, grant, loan or federal financial assistance programs that are implicated by the president鈥檚 executive orders.

 

Guidance

 

Agency-Specific Information

  • January 28, 2025 鈥� NSF has restricted the ability to draw down funds at this time and has paused review panels in the short term.

  • January 27, 2025 鈥� All funding opportunities from the Department of Energy are currently under review, pausing grant-making from this agency. Unclear when grant-making will resume.

    January 20, 2025 鈥� See below for previous Department of Energy guidance.

  • January 28, 2025 鈥� Additional Information on USAID鈥檚 Implementation of the Executive Order on Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid

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    January 24, 2025 鈥� All funding opportunities from U.S. AID are paused and a stop work orders are being issued on foreign assistance.

  • January 23, 2025 鈥� Guidance from NASA.

  • January 23, 2025 鈥� Guidance from the Department of Education.

  • January 22, 2025 鈥� Guidance from the Department of Labor.

  • January 21, 2025 鈥� Guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services.

  • All funding opportunities from U.S. Dept of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture are currently under review, pausing grant-making from this agency. Unclear when grant-making will resume.