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Impacts of 2025 Federal Executive Orders and Directives

Many federal agencies are updating their policies and solicitations in response to recent White House Executive Orders. Some agencies have been providing updates, and there is a lot of speculation as to what the changes will mean. We know that many ΈΜιΩΦ±²₯ investigators have questions.

ΈΜιΩΦ±²₯ leadership is monitoring these changes carefully. We will update this web page as federal agencies provide guidance.

Please monitor the situation diligently, but with patience.

 

Recent Executive Orders and Agency Directives

On January 29, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescinded Memorandum M-25-13. 

The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) has developed a resource page that compiles recent Executive Orders, agency directives, and other information that is relevant to upcoming and existing federal contracts and grants. See: .

What you can do

Pre-submission and pre-award:

  • We will continue to submit proposals as long as federal submission systems are operational.
  • As proposal deadlines approach, check program websites and solicitations for any updates on due dates or requirements to ensure that your proposal is compliant.
  • As new versions of existing Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) are released, please read very carefully. While they often make explicit the changes that occur with a reissue, not all changes in the wording may be highlighted.
  • Award decisions may be delayed, so monitor program websites and FAQs for any news.  If available, consider signing up for alerts from the federal agency or sponsor.

Existing awards:

  • Continue to work on your projects unless you are notified directly by the agency or OG&C.
  • Agencies are required to notify us if there will be changes to a grant or contract that is already in place.
  • Notify OG&C if you receive any award modifications or other notices (i.e., β€œStop Work notification”) from a federal sponsor.  Please forward them immediately to OG&C at resadmin@villanova.edu so that these can be reviewed and processed quickly.
  • Try to remain in contact with your program officers but be aware that they are also navigating these changes and some may have a pause on communications.
  • Monitor policy updates from the federal agency overseeing your grant for any updates on funding or compliance requirements. See also the COGR resource page linked above.
  • Closely monitor obligated budget balances to avoid deficits while awaiting future obligations. Anticipated funding remains subject to availability of funds and should not be considered guaranteed.
  • Prioritize the submission of any technical reports and/or deliverables by sponsor deadlines.
  • We anticipate updates to award Research Compliance requirements. These changes could either be implemented directly by a federal agency or sponsor or may require an amendment on a project-by-project basis.  
  • We anticipate updates to award reporting requirements. These changes could either be implemented directly by a federal agency or sponsor or may require an amendment on a project-by-project basis.