Hi Reader,

Between court battles over indirect costs, federal budget cuts, and shifting priorities across agencies, one thing is clear: federal grant funding is in a period of disruption.

In times like these, grant recipients are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate strong oversight, clear documentation, and airtight internal policies—especially when it comes to managing subrecipients and contractors.

That’s exactly why our March webinar is focused on the written policies every organization needs to protect their funding and stay compliant in today’s climate.

📅 Webinar Next Week:
The Policies You Need to Protect Your Funding

If you’ve ever found yourself asking:

“Do we have a policy that covers this?”
“Is our subrecipient monitoring process documented clearly?”

This webinar is for you.

Topic: Top 10 Written Policies to Sustain Federal Grant Funding
Date: March 21, 2025
Time: 1 PM ET

You’ll walk away with:

A blueprint for stronger oversight and accountability
Sample policies and tools to document subrecipient/vendor monitoring
Practical guidance to stay compliant with 2 CFR 200

Register for the Webinar

📣 Federal Funding News Highlights

ICYMI, here are two key federal grant developments from the past week that could impact your funding and compliance strategies:

NIH Indirect Cost Cap Blocked
A federal judge issued a nationwide injunction against NIH’s proposed 15% indirect cost cap. This is a major win for research institutions, which warned the cap would lead to layoffs and harm scientific progress.
House Budget Passed, Cuts Expected
The House narrowly passed a federal budget proposal that includes cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other key programs. With further committee review underway, discretionary programs tied to education, energy, and workforce are on the chopping block. If you have obligated funds, consider drawing them down soon.

🔍 Strengthening Subrecipient
& Vendor Oversight

Increased scrutiny and reduced funding mean your oversight practices matter more than ever. As a pass-through entity, you're responsible for ensuring your subrecipients and contractors use federal funds appropriately. That means:

Conducting risk assessments before issuing awards
Reviewing performance and financial documentation regularly
Checking SAM.gov for debarred entities
Issuing stop work orders when needed
Keeping everything aligned with internal policies

If any of this isn't documented—or if your team isn’t clear on the process—you’re at risk. Our upcoming webinar will walk through how to formalize these practices with the right policies.

💬 FAQ of the Week:
What Should I Tell My Subrecipients & Partners?

When federal guidance shifts, your partners need direction:

Share any updates from your federal agency clearly and promptly
If funding is paused, issue a stop work order for contractors
Communicate expectations and corrective actions in writing

Make oversight part of your routine! Set quarterly reminders to check SAM.gov and review monitoring logs. Keep partner files audit-ready. Document every review, communication, and action.

Stay #GrantReady with MyFedTrainer!

Here’s how to stay ahead as funding conditions continue to shift:

Register for the March 21st webinar to reinforce your internal policies and compliance practices
Follow us on LinkedIn for timely updates, Q&As, and training reminders
Have questions? Email us anytime at Support@MyFedTrainer.com