The Future of Infrastructure Grants: How New Policies Could Impact Funding As implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) continues into 2025, federal infrastructure funding remains a national priority – fueling everything
Staying Grounded: How to Track Executive Orders and Federal Grant Impacts Without Getting Lost in the News
Staying Grounded: How to Track Executive Orders and Federal Grant Impacts Without Getting Lost in the News The pace of new Executive Orders (EOs) has created a challenge for many grant professionals trying to stay informed. With headlines shifting daily
Executive Order 14240 What It Means for Federal Procurement and Grant Recipients
Executive Order 14240 What It Means for Federal Procurement and Grant Recipients On March 20, 2025, Executive Order 14240, “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement,” was issued to streamline how the federal government procures common goods and
Executive Orders and Federal Grants: A Straightforward Guide for Grant Professionals
Recent executive orders have raised questions about their impact on federal funding, leaving many grant recipients uncertain about what, if anything, needs to change in their grant management practices. While political debates continue, organizations must focus on compliance with regulations as they stand today.
This article breaks down key considerations for grant recipients, including:
✅ How the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is updated and the timeline for changes.
✅ How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies are embedded in multiple regulations, policies, and acts.
✅ Proactive steps to ensure compliance with executive orders while managing grants, particularly under 2 CFR 200.
Understanding the CFR update process, recognizing DEI’s regulatory impact, and implementing strong compliance strategies will help organizations navigate evolving policies with clarity and confidence. Compliance should always be rooted in current law.
Federal Procurement & Buy American Act / Buy America Build America: What’s Changing?
Recent executive orders are reshaping federal procurement policies, emphasizing domestic sourcing, labor standards, and supply chain transparency. These changes impact grant-funded projects, federal contractors, and subrecipients, requiring proactive compliance with evolving Buy American / Build America (BABA) requirements. Organizations must reassess procurement strategies, strengthen supplier verification, and anticipate new reporting obligations to remain competitive in federal funding. This article explores the latest BABA policy updates, key adjustments for compliance, and proactive steps organizations can take to align with shifting federal procurement priorities.
Subrecipient Monitoring: Managing Compliance Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
As federal grant recipients navigate evolving priorities and enforcement trends, the core requirements for subrecipient oversight—outlined in 2 CFR §§ 200.331–.333—remain unchanged. While no immediate regulatory modifications have occurred, pass-through entities should anticipate potential shifts in risk assessments, reporting expectations, and enforcement actions.
To stay ahead, organizations should reassess subrecipient risk management, strengthen documentation and internal controls, enhance communication, and monitor regulatory updates. By reinforcing compliance practices now, grant recipients can position themselves for regulatory alignment and operational efficiency in an evolving grants environment.
Navigating Federal Grant Compliance Amid Executive Order Changes
Recent executive orders have raised questions about their impact on federal funding, leaving many grant recipients uncertain about what, if anything, needs to change in their grant management practices. While political debates continue, organizations must focus on compliance with regulations as they stand today.
This article breaks down key considerations for grant recipients, including:
✅ How the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is updated and the timeline for changes.
✅ How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies are embedded in multiple regulations, policies, and acts.
✅ Proactive steps to ensure compliance with executive orders while managing grants, particularly under 2 CFR 200.
Understanding the CFR update process, recognizing DEI’s regulatory impact, and implementing strong compliance strategies will help organizations navigate evolving policies with clarity and confidence. Compliance should always be rooted in current law.