OMB’s Proposed Federal Grant Rule
In late May, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed a rule that would significantly change how federal grants and cooperative agreements are awarded, managed, and terminated across the federal government.
The proposed rule would weaken the role of expert scientific review in funding decisions, elevate political review, expand agencies’ authority to suspend or terminate awards, have a chilling effect on health disparities research, disincentivize research collaborations and scientific exchange, and impose new requirements that slow, add costs to, and reduce the volume of research conducted in the U.S.
Taken together, these changes would move the federal research funding system away from scientific merit, collaboration, and stability. The result would be slower scientific and medical progress, delaying the discoveries, treatments, cures, and public health advances that Americans depend on.
We encourage individuals and organizations to submit public comments about this rule using the resources below. Comments are due July 13.
Is your organization taking action in response to this proposed rule? Tell us about your efforts here.
Resources
Do you have questions about the proposed rule? For more information, check out our collection of resources:
From Research!America
Frequently Asked Questions about Submitting Comments on the OMB Proposed Rule
Video Recording: Alliance Discussion: Responding to OMB’s Proposed Rule
Other Resources
Regulations.gov: Guidance on Submitting Comments
National Council of Nonprofits: Proposed Changes to the OMB Uniform Guidance
National Council of Nonprofits: Comment Guide
Events
Stay tuned for more alliance discussions and events!