- March 25, 2025
NASA has updated the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM) and NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Terms and Conditions (GCAT) to comply with recently-issued Executive Orders. Both documents are now available on the NASA Grants Policy and Compliance website under the “Regulations, Guidance, and Forms” section. - NASA has issued a Memorandum for NASA Contractor and Grantee Community re: “Gender Ideology” – 2/6/2025
Per the memo, NASA will be discussing necessary contract or grant modifications required to comply. If researchers are asked to remove gender ideology activities as it pertains to their contract or grant requirement, please share this information with OSP.
- Initial Guidance Regarding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) Executive Orders – 1/23/2025
On January 20, 2025, the President signed an Executive Order titled “Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions,” which repeals Executive Order 14035 on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in the Federal Workforce. Following this, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued guidance directing federal agencies to terminate DEIA initiatives and remove related documents. NASA contractors and grantees must cease all DEIA activities required by their contracts or grants and notify their Contracting or Grant Officer if they identify any DEIA-related requirements. Additional guidance will be provided to update and remove DEIA-related policies. NASA’s Office of Procurement has already taken down DEIA-related websites. Contractors and grantees are encouraged to maintain communication with their officers to ensure compliance with the new Executive Orders.
- Amendment 109: Removing DEIA Requirements from ROSES-2024 – 1/21/2025
On January 20, 2025, the President signed an Executive Order repealing DEIA initiatives in the federal workforce. To comply, NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) is amending ROSES-2024 Program Elements to remove DEIA requirements and references. Proposals already received will not be affected by these changes. Further updates and guidance will be provided as needed. For specific questions, contact the relevant program officer.