A new U.S. executive order is poised to fundamentally reshape federal grant funding by aligning it directly with the President’s policy priorities. The article outlines how this “structural transformation” will introduce political oversight, potentially terminate existing grants, and make peer review optional. For grantees, this creates new administrative and legal challenges, potentially leading to the defunding of work in areas such as civil rights, climate, and gender equity. The text advises organizations to adapt by preparing for more restrictive application processes, documenting their alignment with new political mandates, and seeking to strengthen private and philanthropic partnerships to mitigate volatility in federal funding. Read more here.
Source: LinkedIn