Instructions for Federal Financial Assistance Program Analysis in Support of M-25-13

RESCINDED:  The document provides a detailed and comprehensive inventory of federal programs that offer financial assistance across nearly every major U.S. government department and agency. Its primary purpose is to guide federal agencies in systematically analyzing, reporting, and submitting information on these programs in accordance with Memorandum M-25-13 and related Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirements. Agencies must complete thorough documentation for each program, supplying data on planned funding, program oversight, statutory obligations, and responses to key policy areas—including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI/DEIA), foreign assistance, energy policy, and compliance with federal mandates and executive orders—by a specified deadline. Senior officials are identified as accountable contacts for ongoing communication, clarifications, and follow-up actions. The document underscores the breadth and diversity of federal assistance, spanning sectors such as health, education, housing, agriculture, transportation, economic development, environmental protection, disaster and emergency management, public safety, national security, and support for marginalized or at-risk populations. Programs are delivered via a variety of mechanisms, including grants, loans, cooperative agreements, technical assistance, and direct services. Each entry typically outlines the program’s objectives, target beneficiaries, and the nature of support offered. Key thematic areas addressed include promotion of scientific and technological advancement, enhancement of educational and training opportunities, public health infrastructure and services, socioeconomic development, climate change and environmental sustainability, workforce development, affordable housing, community resilience, and equity for underserved communities. Many initiatives are specifically tailored to support groups such as veterans, Native Americans, minority populations, disaster victims, and small businesses, reflecting a multifaceted approach to advancing public welfare and reducing disparities. The overall framework presented in the document is one of robust federal oversight, transparency, and policy alignment. By requiring agencies to report consistently and in detail on their programs, the process aims to ensure that federal resources are administered in compliance with current laws and executive priorities, are responsive to emerging needs and policy debates, and support national objectives related to economic growth, public safety, and social inclusion. The document thus serves both as a planning tool for agency compliance and as a broader resource for understanding federal strategies to address complex challenges and foster equitable, sustainable development across the United States.