28-01-2025
Will the pause on federal grants affect UGA? How do universities use these grants
President Donald Trump has issues a temporary pause on all federal assistance activities, affective by 5 p.m. Tuesday.
This includes a halt to all federal grants and loan disbursements. The White House has not yet clarified how this will affect universities, but it is expected to have a significant impact.
How universities use federal grants
Most research done at universities is paid for by grants. These grants give money, equipment, or both to researchers so they can do approved projects.
According to universities also use federal grants towards financial aid, which helps students pay for college.
Federal research grants for UGA
The University of Georgia receives federal research grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), which funds the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), and Innovation Corps (I-Corps).
Another federal grant that UGA receives is from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This grant supports research in areas such as HIV, Alzheimer's disease, and substance-use disorders.
Reactions to pausing federal grants
The decision to pause federal assistance activities has been met with some mixed reactions. Some have praised the move, while others have criticized the decision.
How long will the pause on federal grants last?
It remains to be seen how long the pause will last and what the long-term impact will be.
Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@
