2025 Federal Agency Transition Guidance

The White House issued a number of Federal Executive Orders that pertain to federal grants and programs. This webpage features updates and resources related to these federal orders and other federal actions affecting federally funded research. Check back often for updates.

If you have immediate questions or need assistance, please contact vpr@research.buffalo.edu. A staff member from the appropriate department will contact you to follow up. Thank you for your patience as we navigate through this transition period.

Revised 3/31/25

Campus Communications

Communications from SUNY and University at Buffalo's leadership.

2/10/25 > SUNY Chancellor Message - NIH Indirect Costs
2/8/25 > UB Provost, VPR Message - NIH Indirect Costs
2/7/25 > UB President, Update on Changing Federal Landscape

Office of Management and Budget Memos

January 29 – OMB Memo Rescission of M-25-13

January 27 - OMB Memo M-25-13, Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance

Executive Orders, Agency Directives and Related Resources

Regularly monitor reputable sources for updates on federal funding policies and changes.

Department of Energy

DOE: Cease All Activities Associated with DEI and CBP

Department of Health and Human Services 

Department of Labor

NASA

National Endowment for the Arts

National Endowment for the Humanities

National Institutes of Health

National Science Foundation

Other

CDC: Cease All Activities Associated with DEI and CBP

Guidance for UB Researchers

Stay engaged with Sponsored Projects Services (SPS) and your Associate Dean for Research (ADR)

  • If PIs receive stop-work orders or other notifications directly from a funding agency, please forward to vpr@research.buffalo.edu. Sponsored Projects Services (SPS) will provide guidance on implementing the order and will handle any necessary follow-up communications with the funding agencies including any related to an appeals process.

Proposal Submissions

  • SPS will continue submitting proposals as usual, as federal submission portals remain active.
  • Keep in mind that sponsor review timelines and/or criteria may change as federal agencies consider new funding requirements.
  • Stay in contact with your proposal specialist within SPS for guidance.
  • Verify submission deadlines and monitor any changes to funding announcements.

Active Awards - Projects/Purchases/Personnel

  • Continue to work on and make purchases for grants. Guidance will be provided if this information changes.
  • Ensure all outstanding reports are submitted on time.
  • No-cost extensions and continuations: SPS will submit as normal if portals remain available.

Outgoing Subawards

  • Any official notifications from sponsors affecting subrecipient agreements must be coordinated and communicated through SPS.

Non-Federal Funded Grants

  • Continue to work on and make purchases for your non-federal awards. Guidance will be provided if this information changes.

Media Inquiries

Please forward all media inquiries to John Della Contrada, Vice President for University Communications, email: dellacon@buffalo.edu

Have a question? Need help? Please let us know.

If you have immediate questions or need assistance, please contact vpr@research.buffalo.edu or complete the form below. A staff member from the appropriate department will contact you to follow up. Thank you for your patience as we navigate through this transition period.

Resources for our Researchers

Research Advancement

Leadership & Administration

Technology Transfer

Sponsored Project Services