The Trump administration’s shift in policy priorities has led to wide-scale rescission of grant funds awarded by a range of federal agencies, deeply impacting the research and educational activities of colleges and universities. Even where funding has not been terminated, wide-ranging demands and certifications, presenting a high degree of risk to individuals and institutions, are being required to maintain eligibility for funds. Counsel are being called upon to advise on institutions’ responses and compliance activities related to the rapidly changing landscape for grant funding, often under extraordinary circumstances testing the already-stretched bandwidth of the legal function. As this situation continues to unfold, it is crucial for counsel to have a strong grounding in the basics of federal grant awards, particularly the options available for responding to a termination of funds, as well as considerations and strategies for communications and certifications related to ongoing grant awards.
Please join us for a 30-minute audio-only briefing during which NACUA member-experts, William Ferreira and Michelle Gluck, will provide an overview of the recent activity related to federal grant funding and the top considerations for effectively representing and advising your institution on this critical issue.
This briefing is a part of NACUA’s Transition Updates: The First 100 Days series.