OMB Proposal Would Politicize Federal Grant Decisions by Putting Them Under Political Appointees
Summary
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a proposed rule (OMB-2026-0034) on May 29, 2026, that would fundamentally change how federal grants are awarded and managed across all government departments and agencies. The rule would put grant decisions in the hands of political appointees, politicizing the grant process, creating financial instability for grantees, and regulating non-grant activities of recipients. Critics argue it undermines congressional authority, causes chaos for institutions receiving federal funds, and effectively codifies Trump-era executive orders targeting transgender people and DEI initiatives. An urgent campaign has been launched to oppose the rule.
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This would both politicize the awarding and continuation of grants and regulate the non-grant activities of those who receive federal funds.
The rule would create financial instability and uncertainty for grantees.
This proposed rule would undermine congressional authority, cause chaos for private institutions and state and local governments that receive federal funds, and effectively codify Trump administration executive orders attacking transgender people and DEI.
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