The National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) has issued a directive (attached) to NASA staff outlining compliance measures for the Executive Order “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.” As of January 31, 2025, NASA has instructed staff to: Terminate grants, contracts, and programs related to gender ideology. Remove gender ideology-related requirements […]
Announcements
Important Message for HRSA Award Recipients
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has issued an official update stating that HRSA grant funds may no longer be used for activities that do not align with recent Executive Orders (E.O.s), including: Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing Cuts funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in federal agencies […]
January 2025 Research & Appropriations Memo
The research landscape is evolving, and staying informed is more important than ever. University Relations is committed to keeping the USC research community updated on the latest developments. Attached is their January 2025 research memo, providing key updates and insights. The Office of Research and Innovation, Department of Contracts and Grants, and Federal Relations are […]
NSF Implementation of Recent Executive Orders
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued agency-wide guidance in response to recent executive orders, which can be found at whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions. Key points from the guidance include: NSF is reviewing awards to identify any that are not in compliance with the recent executive orders. Principal Investigators and research teams must immediately cease any non-compliant activities. This […]
OMB Rescinds Pause on Federal Grants, Loans, and other Financial Assistance
This morning, the Office of Management and Budget rescinded the order freezing federal grants. Attached is the official communication to executive departments and federal agencies. Please refer to the new OORI-DCG website for additional updates and guidance on this evolving situation.
Recent Federal Directives – Pre/Post-Award Guidance and a New Webpage Resource
As federal agencies and sponsors respond to recent Executive Orders, USC’s Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) remains dedicated to providing timely guidance, updates, and resources to support you through these changes. To enhance access to federal updates, the Department of Contracts and Grants (DCG) has launched a new webpage where relevant information and resources will […]