A RePost from JDSupra “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”

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.

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.

Sweeping changes are coming to the NIH peer review process 📋 ✏️

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. 📋 ✏️

The Department of Defense (DoD) has just unveiled 49 intriguing topics in their pre-release phase, spanning a broad spectrum from chemical and biological innovations to advanced materials, […]

EDA’s FY 2024 Good Jobs Challenge requires third-party evaluation. See how evaluation can help.

Stay ahead of the curve with these updates and enhance your chances of securing NSF SBIR Phase I funding. 🚀✨

📢 Important update: NSF SBIR Phase I applications no longer require Letters of Support! Focus on detailed technical merit, clear commercial potential, robust project plans, and team qualifications to strengthen your proposal. Stay ahead with these changes and boost your funding success! 🚀✨

🚀 NIH’s New SBIR/STTR Solicitations: Key Changes Unveiled! 🚀
Discover the latest updates to the NIH Omnibus solicitations, including clinical trial requirements, streamlined submission processes, diverse funding mechanisms, and a renewed emphasis on diversity and inclusion. These changes are designed to enhance innovation and commercialization opportunities for small businesses. 🌟