Trump Administration Places Federal Grant Funding Under Political Control
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Summary
The Trump administration has issued an executive order placing all federal grant funding, including research grants, under political control. This requires agency heads or their designees (political appointees) to review and approve funding announcements and individual grants. Additionally, all new funding is on hold until the administration can cancel previously funded grants.
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Individual grants will also require clearance from a political appointee.
All new funding on hold until Trump administration can cancel any previously funded grants.
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