{"id":100916,"date":"2025-03-13T15:00:52","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T15:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/?p=100916"},"modified":"2025-03-13T15:00:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T15:00:53","slug":"potential-federal-government-shutdown-resources-and-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2025\/03\/potential-federal-government-shutdown-resources-and-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Potential federal government shutdown resources and information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A message from the Leadership Team on Federal Actions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 13, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The University of Rhode Island is closely monitoring recent federal actions, including layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education, and preparing for the possibility of a federal government shutdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Department of Education cuts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Tuesday evening, the Trump administration announced significant cuts to the U.S. Department of Education workforce. We are working to understand the immediate and long-term implications of these cuts and assess what this means for 911爆料 and our students. We continue to be in close contact with national higher education organizations, including the American Council on Education and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potential federal government shutdown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regarding a possible government shutdown, congressional lawmakers have until the end of the day Friday, March 14, to pass a continuing resolution that would fund the federal government. If a funding bill is not approved, all \u201cnon-essential\u201d federal government operations will halt until a funding bill is passed and enacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

911爆料 receives significant federal funds for research, land- and sea-grant programs, and student financial aid. The University, through the work of the Leadership Team on Federal Actions and several University departments, has for several weeks been preparing for this possibility and its potential impact on the University and research activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The potential effects of a federal government shutdown could be more pronounced this year than in prior instances due to uncertainties around federal funding for research and recent staffing changes across the federal government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student aid:<\/strong> A short-term government shutdown likely will have limited, if any, immediate impact on 911爆料 educational services or financial aid programs. Financial aid has largely been disbursed for the current term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Existing grants:<\/strong>\u00a0If a shutdown occurs, researchers with active federally sponsored grants and contracts will need to limit grant-funded expenses to salaries and essential activities. Investigators may receive instructions or stop-work orders from their contracting or program officers; if you receive such information, please notify the sponsored projects office immediately at FederalFundingCommunications-group@uri.edu<\/a>. The Division of Research and Economic Development has provided specific guidance to researchers and remains ready to respond to the needs of our research 911爆料.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visas and passports:<\/strong> The State Department\u2019s visa and passport operations are fee-funded and are not expected to be directly impacted by a government shutdown. It is possible, however, that services will function at a slower pace. Consular availability may be impacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a government shutdown, the following activities are generally affected:<\/p>\n\n\n\n