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Research Summary: Higher Ed Groups Bash ED Proposal to Allow More Grant Terminations
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- Inside Higher Ed
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 26 September 2026
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The Education Department (ED) in the United States has proposed rule changes that would permit the termination of grants "for convenience." This proposal has generated significant opposition, evidenced by over 5,500 public comments, primarily from higher education groups.
Why it matters
This development is strategically important as it signals a potential shift in the stability and reliability of federal funding for institutions. The ability for a granting body to terminate awards 'for convenience' could introduce significant financial and operational uncertainty, impacting long-term planning and investment in initiatives reliant on such funding.
Key insights
- The Education Department (ED) has put forward new rule changes.
- A key component of these proposed changes allows the ED secretary to terminate grant awards "for convenience."
- Over 5,500 public comments have been received regarding these rule changes.
- Higher education groups are vocal critics of the ED's proposal, particularly the grant termination clause.
Source
Inside Higher Ed — https://www.insidehighered.com/news/business/financial-health/2026/09/25/higher-ed-groups-bash-ed-proposal-allow-more-grant
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