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2026 Proposed Changes to Uniform Guidance
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would substantially revise 2 C.F.R. Part 200, commonly referred to as the “Uniform Guidance”, which applies to federal grants, cooperative agreements and other types of federal assistance funding.
If finalized, the proposed rule would significantly impact the management of federal awards. It would change what is now “guidance” to binding “regulation” which would be adopted across all federal agencies. These proposed revisions would greatly impact areas such as how to apply for federal funding, how award decisions are made, what would be considered allowable costs, who researchers can collaborate with, and would provide the government with expanded rights for termination of awards.
Binghamton University is working closely with SUNY System Administration, as well as with organizations like the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) and the Council on Government Relations (COGR), to review the proposed revisions and corresponding with how the changes could affect our institution and our research mission. We will continue to keep the University community informed of any impacts of the proposed changes.
Resources:
- APLU: Key Issues within OMB Uniform Guidance Revisions Proposal
- Ropes & Gray: OMB Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Guidance
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