Research Funding Updates

2025 Federal Funding Guidance

The Office of Sponsored Programs and Research (OSPR) is closely monitoring federal government and awarding agency developments.

At this time, we recommend researchers continue their current projects without interruption, unless advised to stop or adjust work (see the stop-work section). OSPR will continue to reach out to PIs of active grants across campus as needed.  

On this page: 

• Current Awards
• Proposal Preparation and Submission
• Stop-Work Orders, Terminations, and Suspensions 
• Virtual Office Hours

Current Awards

To ensure your research projects remain on track, it is important to stay proactive during this period of uncertainty.  

The current terms of your projects remain valid unless changed. Many of the notifications in the news are being challenged in court. We will continue to invoice and receive reimbursements, unless notified otherwise.

If you have questions or concerns, contact your OSPR post-award contact.  

What to do:

• Ensure any travel booking is refundable. 
• Prioritize sumbitting any overdue technical reports or deliverables. 
• Watch for policy updates from the federal agency overseeing your specific grant for any changes to funding or compliance requirements. 
• Keep detailed documentation of all communications with sponsors and agencies to ensure transparency and compliance. 

Proposal Preparation and Submission

OSPR will continue to submit proposals as long as federal submission systems remain operational. However, sponsors may experience delays in proposal review timelines, as federal agencies navigate pauses in funding for certain areas.  

We encourage you not to curtail your funding endeavors. Please continue with your research, devise a plan and submit proposals. We suggest you stay the course and consult OSPR early if you have questions or concerns.

OSPR can also assist in identifying alternate funding opportunities. We are here to provide support and guidance in making your proposals competitive in this changing environment.   

What to do: 

When considering and preparing your proposals, we recommend:  

• Contacting OSPR as soon as possible when you identify a solicitation you intend to submit to. 
• Double-checking deadlines to confirm they have not been updated.  
• Verifying that funding announcements remain unchanged and have not been revised or postponed.  
• Signing up for alerts from federal agencies or sponsors to stay informed about any modifications.  

Stop-Work Orders, Terminations and Suspensions 

If you receive a stop-work order, send it our way and immediately halt all project activities as specified in the notice.

If the stop-work order is valid and not affected by the various ongoing litigation, only costs incurred up to the date of the stop-work order are typically reimbursable.  

General guidance by an agency may not constitute a stop-work order. Consult with us for clarification if you receive any stop-work directives from your funder(s). 

What to do: 

• Notify your assigned OSPR post-award contact of the stop-work order and send them the order to ensure compliance and proper documentation. 
• Review the terms of the stop-work order or termination notice carefully. 
• Submit any required final reports or deliverables promptly. 
• Avoid incurring any additional expenses unless explicitly authorized by the sponsor and OSPR.