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Lehigh and nonprofits challenge OMB Uniform Guidance proposal

The OMB’s May 29 proposal to rewrite the federal Uniform Guidance would change rules for how federal grants are awarded and administered, including provisions that affect research expenses and study abroad at Lehigh.

Published Sep 25, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT | Lehigh University

On May 29 the Office of Management and Budget proposed a rewrite of the federal Uniform Guidance, which sets how federal grants are awarded and administered. The proposed changes would alter rules that govern research expenses and study abroad opportunities at Lehigh University. Lehigh and several nonprofit groups are challenging the OMB proposal.