Several recent Executive Orders may indicate shifts in federal priorities, potentially affecting both awarded projects and those awaiting funding from federal agencies or sponsors.
As agencies and sponsors adjust to these changes, USC’s Office of Research and Innovation remains committed to providing guidance, updates, and access to relevant resources to help you navigate this evolving landscape.
Campus Communications
Executive Actions and Federal Agency Guidance
- Office of Management and Budget
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Department of Health and Human Services
- National Institutes of Health
- National Science Foundation
- NASA
- Department of Energy
DCG NewsFlash
- OMB Rescinds Pause on Federal Grants, Loans, and other Financial Assistance
- Pause on Financial Assistance Programs Blocked by Federal Judge
- OMB Clarification Regarding Federal Funding Pause
- Summary of OMB Memo M-25-13: Temporary Pause on Financial Assistance Programs
Memorandum
DCG NewsFlash
Memorandums
DCG NewsFlash
DCG NewsFlash
Memorandums
Resources
- Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions (White House)
- Presidential Actions (White House)
- Akin Group Executive Overview & Tracker
- DCG NewsFlash: 2025 Administration Transition Updates & COGR Resources
- COGR: 2025 Administration Transition Information and Resources
- COGR: Summary of Executive Orders