Executive Order 14332

Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking

Signed 2025-08-07 in effect
Government ReformFederal SpendingGrantsSeparation of powers ↗
Government Reform

Establishes new oversight and accountability requirements for federal grant recipients.

Section by Section

What each section does, and how they differ.

Sec. 1 Purpose

Aims to improve accountability and alignment of Federal grants with agency priorities and the national interest.

Sec. 2 Policy

Establishes that Federal grants should be reviewed for consistency with agency priorities and national interests, with appropriate subject-matter expertise involved.

Sec. 3 Strengthening Accountability for Agency Grantmaking

Directs agency heads to designate senior appointees to review grant announcements and discretionary grants, incorporating OMB coordination, subject-matter experts, plain-language requirements, and interagency coordination.