- Update on OMB memorandum M-25-14 and Next Steps – 1/29/2025
The memorandum from the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) dated January 29, 2025, informs grantees about the rescission of a previous OMB memorandum that temporarily paused agency grant, loan, and financial assistance programs. The new guidance allows for the continuation of negotiations and execution of grants, review and reimbursement of invoices, processing of environmental reviews, and approval of contracts and travel costs. Grantees are encouraged to submit invoices promptly and assess the need for staff expenditures. The memo emphasizes that expenditures are made at the grantee’s risk without guaranteed reimbursement.
- Update on Recent (OMB) memorandum M-25-13 and Next Steps – 1/28/2025
The Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued a memorandum addressing the recent OMB directive (M-25-13) that temporarily pauses federal financial assistance programs. While awaiting further guidance from OMB, OLHCHH will continue negotiations for grants in the preparation phase but will not execute new grant awards. For executed grants, they will review invoices submitted by January 28, 2025, but will not authorize payments for invoices received after this date. Grantees are encouraged to reach out with any immediate concerns or questions.