The latest on SBIR/STTR, NIH, and DoD funding trends with insights from Jameson & Company’s (an accounting company) April 2025 briefing.
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NSF Funding Rumors: What You Need to Know
We’ve received a number of inquiries today regarding circulating rumors about a potential pause in National Science Foundation (NSF) funding. Here’s what you need to know.
How the INNOVATE Act Aims to Boost Federal Funding Access for Startups
The INNOVATE Act aims to make it easier for startups to access non-dilutive federal funding, like SBIR/STTR, by modernizing key innovation programs.
SAM.gov Errors Can Cost You a Grant: Why Compliance Matters More Than You Think
A lapse in SAM.gov registration can disqualify your federal grant proposal. Learn how to prevent this fatal compliance error.
What Recourse Does a Federal Grant Recipient Have If Its Grant Is Terminated?
When a federal agency terminates a grant award, the consequences can be severe for the recipient. Grant recipients do have legal recourse options when facing termination, provided they act quickly and understand their rights.
The U.S. creates an Investment Accelerator
The U.S. Investment Accelerator streamlines billion-dollar investments, slashes red tape, and supercharges economic growth through strategic federal support.
What SBA’s New Priorities Mean for You: Key Opportunities & Next Steps
The SBA’s new leadership is prioritizing U.S. manufacturing, small business growth, and funding access. Learn what this means for you and how you can position yourself for new opportunities!
Navigating the New Executive Order: What Federal Grant and Contract Recipients Need to Know
New federal rules may delay grants & contracts! Learn how increased scrutiny & payment justifications could impact your funding—and what you can do to stay ahead. Don’t let red tape slow you down!
New Executive Order Seeks to Bolster DOGE Role in Federal Grants and Contracts
On February 26, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Cost Efficiency Initiative” (EO), aiming to reform federal grant and contracting processes.
How to Pivot Your Funding Strategy in a Changing Federal Landscape
Federal budget cuts & agency reductions are shifting the funding landscape. Stay ahead by diversifying funding, strengthening grant proposals, tracking agency changes, & refining evaluation strategies.