Impact of the Government Shutdown

Proposals and Application Systems

Proposal preparation systems are expected to still be online during a shutdown. However, it is expected that proposals will not be processed by agencies until normal operations resume. Please watch for announcements from agencies for extensions of deadline dates, but these may not be issued until after the shutdown. There is a possibility that the Grants.gov Contact Center will remain available. However, it’s unclear if all Help Desks systems will remain functional.

Federal Agency Personnel

Federal personnel will not be available during the shutdown. While each agency may have its own emergency contact procedures, as a general rule, do not expect federal personnel to be available.

New Awards and Other Actions

Issuance of new awards. Agencies will likely not issue new notices, awards, or other actions during the shutdown (e.g., no-cost extensions).

Stop Work Orders

“Stop Work” orders may be implemented.  If you receive a stop work order, contact Ted Russo, Director,  Office of Sponsored Programs, at russot@montclair.edu

Source: Council on Government Relations