The University of Rhode Island Division of Research and Economic Development is closely monitoring the October 1, 2025 federal government shutdown. There may be impacts to proposal submissions, awards, no-cost extensions, or other tasks associated with federal research grants. The office will continue to update our research community as information becomes available. Please see the specific federal agency information regarding their policies in the links below.
Army Corps of Engineers Contingency Plan
Department of Agriculture Contingency Plan
Department of Commerce Contingency Plan
Department of Defense Contingency Plan
Department of Education Contingency Plan
Department of Energy Contingency Plan
DOE Lapse Plan Summary Overview
Information for the NIH Extramural Community During the Lapse of Federal Government Funding
DHHS ACL Lapse in Appropriated Federal Funds Notice
DHHS CDC Lapse in Appropriated Federal Funds Notice
DHHS OASH Lapse in Appropriated Federal Funds Notice
DHHS HRSA Lapse of Appropriated Federal Funds Notice
Department of the Interior Contingency Plan
DOJ Federal Government Shutdown and Grantee Guidance FAQs
Department of Labor Contingency Plan
NASA Federal Government Shutdown Due to Lapse in Appropriations
NSF Lapse in Appropriated Federal Funds
NSF Lapse in Appropriated Federal Funds Notice
OMB FAQs During a Lapse in Appropriations
Small Business Contingency Plan
Social Security Contingency Plan
Transportation Contingency Plan
Veterans Affairs Contingency Plan