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DEI Executive Order’s Impact on Government Contractors and Fund Recipients
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" ...
Protecting Your Business: Avoiding Common Grant Scams
Protecting Your Business: Avoiding Common Grant Scams
Stay safe from grant scams with our guide! 🚫 Learn to spot red flags like unsolicited offers and pressure tactics ...
Exciting News: Our Capabilities Statement is Now Available!
Exciting News: Our Capabilities Statement is Now Available!
Take a look at our capabilities statement and see how we can support your funding goals ...
Your Proposal, Perfected
Your Proposal, Perfected
At E.B. Howard Consulting, we provide end-to-end grant writing services that elevate your proposals. From concept to submission, our expert ...
NSF's Executive Order Implementation Webpage: What You Need to Know
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 ...
NIH Announces 15% Indirect Cost Cap for IHEs: What It Means and How to Prepare
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 ...
Comprehensive Program Evaluation
Comprehensive Program Evaluation
Gain a clear understanding of your program’s outcomes with our thorough and objective evaluation services. We provide unbiased, in-depth evaluations ...
How to Measure the Success of Your Grant-Funded Projects
How to Measure the Success of Your Grant-Funded Projects
Measure the success of your grant-funded projects with these tips! 📊 Set SMART goals, track KPIs, and collect baseline data ...
Balancing MEI (Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence) and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion): A Strategic Approach for Organizations
Balancing MEI (Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence) and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion): A Strategic Approach for Organizations
President Trump's recent executive orders have replaced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives with a focus on Merit, Excellence, and ...
Federal Grant Pause Blocked by Court—What It Means and How to Navigate the Uncertainty
Federal Grant Pause Blocked by Court—What It Means and How to Navigate the Uncertainty
A federal judge blocked the White House’s grant freeze minutes before it took effect! Funding remains in limbo—here’s what you ...
Demystifying SAM.gov: What Startups Need to Know for SBIR/STTR Registration
Demystifying SAM.gov: What Startups Need to Know for SBIR/STTR Registration
Don’t let SAM.gov delays derail your SBIR/STTR funding! Start early and get expert guidance for a seamless registration process ...
E.B. Howard Consulting: Proudly Recertified as an SBA Women-Owned Business
E.B. Howard Consulting: Proudly Recertified as an SBA Women-Owned Business
Empowering innovation, fostering inclusion: E.B. Howard Consulting celebrates recertification as an SBA Women-Owned Small Business—driving impact nationwide! ...
Temporary Pause on Federal Grant and Loan Programs: What You Need to Know
Temporary Pause on Federal Grant and Loan Programs: What You Need to Know
On January 27, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued Memorandum M-25-13, outlining a temporary pause on Federal ...
National Science Foundation freezes grant review in response to Trump executive orders
National Science Foundation freezes grant review in response to Trump executive orders
NSF canceled ALL of its grant review panels this week, as the organization works to align its grantmaking process with ...
Navigating Grant Applications Amidst Trump Administration's Policy Shifts
Navigating Grant Applications Amidst Trump Administration’s Policy Shifts
Amid federal agency shifts under Trump, SBIR applicants must adapt to delays, potential budget cuts, and policy realignments to secure ...