Rapid Response Webinar: OMB’s Proposed Regulations on Federal Financial Assistance

On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed sweeping, government-wide revisions to its "Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance," seeking to convert previously nonbinding guidelines into mandatory, binding regulations for all federal funding agencies. Dozens of agencies—including the U.S. The Department of Education (USED) and the National Science Foundation (NSF)—would be impacted by this proposal, meaning these changes will apply government-wide if finalized.

With public comments due by July 13, 2026, this proposed rule represents a major structural shift in how federal grants and awards are administered, monitored, suspended, and terminated. If implemented, these changes will significantly restrict how funding recipients utilize federal resources and will introduce complex procedural hurdles that heavily impact the education, research, and nonprofit sectors.

Join Dan Gordon and Amanda Dallo from EducationCounsel and Amy Berman from the National Academy of Education for a targeted, 45-minute rapid response briefing. Our panel of experts will break down the core substantive and procedural changes within the OMB proposal, analyze the potential operational ripple effects for education systems, and discuss how individuals and organizations can effectively participate in the public comment process to ensure clarity and regulatory stability.

Who Should Attend?

• Education leaders, researchers, and associations navigating federal revenue streams, compliance mandates, and long-term financial planning.
• Research Directors managing federal grant portfolios, subawards, or federal science and development funding.
• Policymakers & Advocates working to maintain transparency, systemic safeguards, and operational continuity within the education ecosystem.
• School Board Members & Institutional Compliance Officers tasked with interpreting administrative shifts and managing budget risks.