Federal grants

The Trump administration abandoned its controversial Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, which required universities to align with Trump's ideology for federal grants. Universities collectively opposed the proposal, but the article warns that vigilance remains necessary to protect educational autonomy.

A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal freezes the Trump administration's proposed federal grant criteria and extends highway funding, keeping the government funded until Dec. 11. The agreement avoids a government shutdown and maintains current spending levels, differing from the House's more partisan stopgap measure.

The Trump administration admitted to canceling over $7.5 billion in federal grants for clean energy projects to states based solely on their support for Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Court filings revealed the funding was terminated in October targeting projects in states represented by Democrats and those that voted for Kamala Harris.

Democrats in Congress oppose a Trump administration proposal to alter federal grant administration by granting political appointees authority to decide grant recipients. The draft rule, titled 'Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance,' could affect hundreds of billions in funding and restrict the use of grants for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from cutting federal grants to New York and 23 other states, ruling the government cannot unilaterally cancel allocated funds by changing regulatory priorities.

A proposed Office of Management and Budget rule could jeopardize federal funding for research and programs in Vermont, including medical research at the University of Vermont and rural hospital funding. The rule would subject federal grants to review by political appointees aligning them with presidential priorities, potentially disrupting peer-reviewed processes and impacting over one-third of Vermont’s state budget reliant on federal funds.

Bush and Hobby Airports received a total of $126 million in federal grants for infrastructure improvements. Hobby Airport will use $66 million for a full concrete runway reconstruction, while Bush Airport will allocate $62 million to upgrade its inter-terminal train systems, improve airfield drainage infrastructure, and modernize HVAC systems.

Judge William Orrick blocked the Trump administration from cutting federal grants to cities that use diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The ruling prevents restrictions on funding for cities implementing such policies.

Scientists, including Nobel laureates, oppose a proposed rule change that would grant political appointees influence over federal science grant approvals, warning it could severely harm American scientific research.

The Trump administration is proposing a rule to restrict federal funding for programs that do not support presidential policies. The rule would grant political appointees significant control over federal grants in research, education, and infrastructure.

Hal Duncan, Trump's nominee for deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget, proposed new grant rules to prevent federal funds from supporting 'divisive ideologies.' The plan would give political appointees authority to approve or block grants to various groups, with the administration aiming to finalize the changes by summer. Democrats criticized the proposal, warning it could be used to favor groups aligned with Trump while punishing others.

President Trump is seeking increased control over federal science funding through the White House Office of Management and Budget. Critics argue this move could compromise the integrity of U.S. science.

The White House Office of Management and Budget is moving to take more control of billions in federal grants. Critics argue the change could jeopardize the integrity of U.S. science.

The White House proposes blocking federal grants if they do not align with President Trump’s agenda or support what the administration labels as 'anti-American' values. The plan aims to tie grant approvals to adherence to specific political priorities.

The Trump administration has proposed overhauling federal grant regulations to increase political control over federally funded research. The changes would reduce the role of peer review, restrict scientists' use of funds for publishing and travel, and grant political appointees more power to terminate grants. The proposal aligns with prior executive orders and would apply government-wide if formalized.

Scientists report that the Trump administration is finding new ways to prevent federal research grants from reaching researchers, even though the grants themselves have been largely restored. The obstruction is already having measurable consequences for the scientific community.