COGR has prepared a list of items research institutions should consider in the event of a federal government shutdown to manage federally sponsored projects. This is not official guidance but rather an accumulation of past shutdown experiences with information and guidance that has been received to date. This list will be updated as more information is available.
Considerations for a Federal Government Shutdown (12/20/24)
Additional Resources:
FY 2025 DHHS Contingency Staffing Plan for Operations
FY 2025 Department of Treasury Lapse in Appropriations Contingency Plan
Agency Contigency Plans (White House Website)
Agency Contingency Plans (Biden White House Archives)
Department of State Guidance on Operations During Lapse of Appropriations (Updated December 2024)
Department of Homeland Security: Procedures Relating to a Lapse in Appropriations (March 2025)
Past Government Shutdowns: Key Resources (Congressional Research Service) (December 2024)
National Science Foundation Assistance and Contract-Related Policy and Systems Issues During a Lapse in Appropriations (September 2023)
Shutdown of the Federal Government: Causes, Processes, and Effects (Congressional Research Service) (December 2018)
Frequently Asked Questions During a Lapse in Appropriations (Last update: September 27, 2023, Biden White House Archives)
