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Priority Trends Under this Administration
After reviewing several federal funding opportunities released earlier this year, one thing is clear: the same types of priorities keep reappearing, shaping eligibility, scoring, selection decisions, and even post-award requirements. Administration priorities are showing up as priority points, eligibility gates, selection discretion, and post-award compliance requirements.
AI in 2026 Federal Grants
As AI becomes an unspoken signal of “innovation,” the real question for 2026 is not whether AI will appear in federal grants, but who gains power, who bears risk, and whose voice is included when technology enters work meant to serve the public.
The Federal Government has Reopened. Now What?
If it felt like the entire nonprofit sector collectively held its breath for the last several weeks… you’re not wrong. The federal government has officially reopened. If you are excited to apply and think things are returning to “normal” quickly, I’ll gently invite you to take a big sip of water and temper those expectations. Let’s break down what to expect.