The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued a proposed rule titled “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance.” The proposal would revise government-wide requirements for federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other forms of federal financial assistance under 2 CFR Part 200, commonly known as the Uniform Guidance. The proposal is intended to improve transparency, accountability, oversight, and efficiency in federal financial assistance programs.
Why It May Matter to the Aerospace Community
This rule may be relevant to AIAA members who receive, administer, partner on, or participate in federally funded research, education, workforce, standards, technology development, or technical exchange activities.
Federal financial assistance supports a broad range of aerospace-related activities, including university research, workforce development, technology maturation, standards work, technical publications, and public-private partnerships. Agencies such as NASA, the Pentagon, FAA, NSF, NOAA, DOE, and Commerce use grants and cooperative agreements to support research and innovation across the aerospace ecosystem.
AIAA is reviewing the proposal because several provisions may be relevant to members and institutions involved in federally supported aerospace work. These include provisions related to:
- Public notice of funding opportunities;
- Merit review of proposals;
- Risk review of applicants;
- Award termination;
- Foreign collaboration and research security;
- Access to award records;
- Conferences and technical meetings;
- Memberships, subscriptions, and professional activity costs; and
- Publication and dissemination costs.
Comments on the proposed rule are due 13 July 2026, unless OMB extends the deadline. Members may review the proposed rule and submit comments through the Federal Register or Regulations.gov docket associated with the rule.
