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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.
Federal Government Contractors May No Longer Have 90 Days to Comply With Trump Administration’s DEI Executive Order
Federal Government Contractors May No Longer Have 90 Days to Comply With Trump Administration’s DEI Executive Order
What to Do if Your Federal Contract was Wrongfully Terminated by the Government
A RePost from JDSupra “What to Do if Your Federal Contract was Wrongfully Terminated by the Government”
DEI Executive Order’s Impact on Government Contractors and Fund Recipients
A RePost from JDSupra “DEI Executive Order’s Impact on Government Contractors and Fund Recipients”
NSF’s Executive Order Implementation Webpage: What You Need to Know
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently launched a dedicated Executive Order Implementation webpage aimed at ensuring that grantees and stakeholders remain informed of the latest guidance regarding compliance with federally issued Executive Orders.
NIH Announces 15% Indirect Cost Cap for IHEs: What It Means and How to Prepare
The NIH recently released Supplemental Guidance (NOT-OD-25-068), announcing a 15% cap on indirect cost rates for institutions of higher education (IHEs), effective February 10, 2025. This change applies both to new grants issued after this date and existing grants for all go-forward expenses.
Peer Review within NIH 2025 Grant Application Changes
Sweeping changes are coming to the NIH peer review process 📋 ✏️
Announcing a Simplified Review Framework for NIH Research Project Grant Applications
Due to notable issues in the fairness of NIH review protocols and potential reviewer bias, NIH is rolling out several changes to the process this January. 📋 ✏️