W127: Grants in Flux: How Presidential Executive Orders Are Reshaping Funding Opportunities
- Room: 201
- Session Number:W127
Wednesday, July 22, 2026: 4:05 PM - 4:55 PM
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Description
This session examines how executive orders (EOs) reshape federal grant funding and agency priorities. Participants will review grant fundamentals, understand EO authority and impacts, and explore recent policy shifts affecting climate, diversity initiatives, AI, immigration and oversight. By joining, attendees will gain practical strategies to adapt, remain compliant and stay competitive amid evolving grant requirements.
Key Takeaways
• Executive Orders are powerful and immediate policy tools that can rapidly redirect billions in grant funding without congressional action.
• When agencies adjust priorities, the effects are felt by states, municipalities, nonprofits and contractors.
• Organizations that can monitor EOs and expected changes, align early with shifting priorities and build flexibility into proposals are better positioned to secure funding.
Learning Objectives
Understand the authority of EOs and their impact on federal grant priorities. Identify key EO themes and targets and how they relate to administration priorities. Recognize ripple effects on eligibility and compliance. Explore available tools like Grants.gov and the Federal Register to monitor funding changes.
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