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 Contingency Plans (Biden White House Archives)
Department of State Guidance on Operations During Lapse of Appropriations (Updated 12/20/24)
Past Government Shutdowns: Key Resources (Congressional Research Service) (12/20/24)
Shutdown of the Federal Government: Causes, Processes, and Effects (Congressional Research Service) (12/10/18)
Frequently Asked Questions During a Lapse in Appropriations (Last update: September 27, 2023, Biden White House Archives)
