OMB Proposes Over 300 Changes to Federal Grant Rules, Impacting Nonprofits
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has proposed 323 changes to the Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations concerning federal grants. These changes, affecting various parts of the CFR, aim to update the Uniform Guidance, which governs federal grant management. The proposed rules could significantly alter the grants landscape, impacting grant-seekers and recipients. Key changes include the elimination of fixed amount awards, preference for lower indirect cost rates, and the potential for grant termination based on administrative discretion. Comments on the proposals are due by July 13, 2026, with an effective date of October 1, 2026. 
