EO 14332
Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking
Government ReformEconomy & Trade
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Summary
This executive order establishes new oversight mechanisms for federal grant-making by requiring agencies to designate senior appointees to review funding announcements and discretionary grants. The order aims to improve accountability, reduce waste, and ensure grants align with stated public purposes while addressing concerns about grant funding for programs the administration views as ideologically problematic or inefficient.
Key Points
- 1Requires each federal agency to designate a senior appointee responsible for reviewing new funding opportunity announcements and discretionary grants
- 2Establishes a process to evaluate grants for alignment with agency missions and public benefit, with authority to block or modify grants that do not meet specified criteria
- 3Directs OMB to establish government-wide standards and coordinate review of grants across agencies to reduce duplication
- 4Applies to discretionary grants but excludes entitlement programs, formula-based grants, and disaster recovery assistance
- 5Requires senior appointees to have authority to pause or halt grants during the review process
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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