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In this update: 1 procedural.
Not yet finalized: This is a proposed rule, not a final VA rule.Source [1]
Regulation for Federal Financial AssistanceLink to “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance”
Procedural / no direct effectWho: Federal grant recipients; no direct effect on individual veterans or familiesWhy: This is a government-wide proposal on how federal agencies manage grants and cooperative agreements, and it lists no VA benefit, eligibility, or service change. Veterans and families would see no direct effect, though organizations that receive federal grants (e.g., nonprofits serving veterans) could face changed compliance rules.
What changed. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposes to revise the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance to improve government- wide policies and requirements related to the management of grants, cooperative agreements, and other forms of assistance. OMB is proposing revisions that would improve transparency, accountability, and oversight for Federal awards across the Federal Government.
What to do / key dates. Comments close: 2026-07-13
Comment deadline. Comments close Jul 13, 2026. This proposed rule is not final.
Source quotes
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposes to revise the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance to improve government- wide policies and requirements related to the management of grants, cooperative agreements, and other forms of assistance.
OMB is proposing revisions that would improve transparency, accountability, and oversight for Federal awards across the Federal Government.
Comments close: 2026-07-13