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The Vergetechnology16 hrs ago
OMB proposes rule change requiring political review of federal grants
A May 29 proposal from the Office of Management and Budget would require political appointees to review more than $1 trillion in federal grants across 42 agencies. The change would apply to research funding at NIH, NSF, and other agencies. Public comments remain open until July 1…
middleeasteye.netscience7 days ago
White House Proposal Bars Federal Funds for Disparate-Impact Theories
The Office of Management and Budget issued a 412-page plan last month that would prohibit federal grants from promoting theories of disparate-impact liability. Health disparities researchers submitted nearly 200 comments warning the rule could block much of their work. The propos…
neurosciencenews.comscience10 days ago
NIDILRR Has Released 7 of 80 Grants as $34 Million in Funding Remains Unissued
@statnews reported that more than 90 percent of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research’s 2026 grant allocation has not been released as of June 19.
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California veterans face reduced access to higher education funding after federal grant freeze attempt
Federal officials attempted to freeze grant dollars supporting a California program that helps veterans transition into higher education. The action prompted calls for a state legislative fix, including potential use of a $12 billion bond measure.
upi.compolitics26 days ago
White House proposal would require political review of federal grants
A draft rule published by the Office of Management and Budget would direct political appointees to approve all federal grants to universities and nonprofits. The 400-page document was released without a press release and drew more than 3,000 public comments within days.
Washington Monthlypolitics28 days ago
Federal Student Aid Rules Change July 1 for Loans and Grants
Starting July 1, borrowers will see new repayment and forgiveness options while students face borrowing limits. Low-income adults will gain access to Pell Grants for short-term workforce training programs.
riotimesonline.compolitics29 days ago
U.S. Homicides Drop 25% Below 2019 Levels in 2025 After Federal Violence Intervention Grants Are Cut
National homicide totals dropped sharply after the 2020 pandemic spike, yet the Trump administration ended more than $800 million in Department of Justice grants for community violence programs in April 2025.
ABC Newsscience31 days ago
Trump Administration Proposes Changes to Federal Grant Regulations
The administration released a 400-plus-page document this week outlining revisions to rules governing all federal grants. The proposal would alter peer review processes, restrict certain uses of grant funds, and expand termination authority for political appointees.
winnipegfreepress.comscience33 days ago
National Science Foundation Restricts New Grants to Four Universities
The U.S. National Science Foundation has limited new research grants to four elite universities. The change began last month and affects institutions including Princeton University.
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bbc.co.ukworld42 days ago
Attacks on Synagogues Prompt Calls to Triple Federal Security Grants
A series of attacks on synagogues and other Jewish institutions has led to calls for increasing federal security assistance more than threefold. The proposal would raise the maximum grant amount available to protect religious buildings.
nationalpost.compolitics43 days ago
Federal Grant Delays and New Policies Restrict Controlled Burns on Public Lands
Federal funding for controlled burns has been delayed in at least 22 states after the U.S. Department of Agriculture added new conditions on immigration, diversity hiring, and climate policies. Additional directives from the Interior Department and Forest Service now require full…
Washington Examinerpolitics48 days ago
National Science Foundation Board Members Removed After Review of Grant Awards
The National Science Board had all 22 of its members removed in April. The action followed a review of grants awarded by the National Science Foundation that supported projects focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. A Senate committee reported that more than 3,4…
winnipegfreepress.compolitics50 days ago
National Science Foundation Suspends 18 UC Berkeley Research Grants
The National Science Foundation suspended at least 18 research grants to UC Berkeley last month despite a federal court injunction restricting such actions. One affected grant supports mixed-reality exhibits at the Lawrence Hall of Science on Indigenous Ohlone knowledge. Universi…
flipboard.comworld51 days ago
Federal Judge Rules DOGE Grant Terminations at Humanities Endowment Unlawful
A U.S. District Judge ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency used race, gender and other protected characteristics to terminate grants at the National Endowment for the Humanities. The judge declared the terminations unlawful, blocked them from proceeding and said the…
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The Vergeai51 days agoUpdated
Judge Orders DOGE to Restore $100 Million in Canceled NEH Grants
US District Judge Colleen McMahon ordered the restoration of more than 1,400 federal grants canceled by the Department of Government Efficiency after it used ChatGPT and keyword searches targeting protected characteristics. The 143-page ruling, issued May 8, 2026, found violation…
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