White House Proposal Seeks Political Oversight for Federal Education Research Grants

By Jill Barshay · Hechinger Report · 2026-07-20

The Hechinger Report details a sweeping 100-page overhaul from the Office of Management and Budget that would introduce political reviews for federal academic funding. If implemented by the October deadline, the new rules would allow appointees to evaluate grant applications base

The Hechinger Report details a sweeping 100-page overhaul from the Office of Management and Budget that would introduce political reviews for federal academic funding. If implemented by the October deadline, the new rules would allow appointees to evaluate grant applications base