National Science Foundation (NSF) – Executive Orders

March 12, 2025
Message from Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director, U.S. National Science Foundation.
“…NSF staff continue to work around the clock, even under great stress and uncertainty, to do the hard work that is necessary. They do so because they understand that NSF’s mission is incredibly important to our economic and national security. However, it is equally important that everyone who plays a role in the research enterprise also does their part to communicate broadly the value and impact of America’s scientific enterprise and what it makes possible for individuals, communities, our states, and the nation.”

NSF Implementation of Recent Executive Orders – official website

  • New FAQs answered from NSF – February 17, 2025
    Please review the latest FAQs from the NSF. 

  • Access to the Award Cash Management Service (ACM$) – February 2, 2025 
    Access to the Award Cash Management Service (ACM$) has been restored and the system is available to accept payment requests as of 12:00 PM ET on February 2, 2025. See the FAQs for more information. You can direct your questions through this webform. We are receiving a large volume of submissions, and we will not be able to respond individually. As we collect your questions, we will compile and post frequently asked questions (FAQs) on this page. Please check back regularly to access these FAQs. Thank you for your work advancing science, engineering, technology and innovation for our nation.

     

  • The NSF has paused all review panels – January 28, 2025 
    The NSF has paused all review panels, new awards, and payments under open awards to comply with OMB Memorandum M-25-13, which mandates a review of financial assistance programs in light of recent executive orders. NSF grantees must cease all non-compliant activities, particularly those involving DEIA principles. Updates and further guidance will be provided through an executive order implementation webpage. Grantees should work with their institutional research offices to ensure compliance and direct questions through the provided webform.