Proposed new US funding rules: We can cancel any grant at any time

The Office of Management and Budget proposed major revisions to federal grant administration rules on May 29, 2026, which would rewrite foundational rules governing how federal grant dollars are awarded, conditioned, and terminated. The proposal includes expanded termination authority allowing agencies to end awards at any time if they no longer align with current federal priorities. The proposal embeds the administration's policy priorities directly into grant conditions and would establish a political control apparatus over every stage of the federal science funding lifecycle.

Source: Ars Technica | 2026-05-29