Newsroom
Welcome to the StillPoint Advisory Newsroom. Here, we share our latest updates, press releases, and insights on strategic advisory and grants management.
Senate Advances Federal Funding Bill
Why it matters: Federal appropriations legislation directly affects grant funding levels, program continuity, and agency operations.
OMB Proposes Major Changes to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR)
Why it matters: OMB has proposed one of the most significant revisions to the Uniform Guidance in years. The proposal would strengthen oversight, revise recipient requirements, modify subrecipient monitoring expectations, clarify the regulatory status of the Uniform Guidance, and introduce numerous compliance changes that federal recipients should begin evaluating now.
NIH Updates Implementation of Uniform Administrative Requirements
Why it matters: NIH released updated guidance explaining how it will implement recent Uniform Guidance changes while maintaining certain statutory requirements related to indirect costs. This is particularly important for universities, academic medical centers, and healthcare organizations managing NIH awards.
Featured Highlight
HHS/HRSA FY26 Grants Policy Updates
Why it matters: HHS and HRSA continue implementing significant updates to the HHS Grants Policy Statement (GPS) and FY26 General Terms and Conditions, aligning award administration with the revised federal grants framework under 2 CFR Parts 200 and 300. These changes affect award administration, prior approvals, financial management, subrecipient oversight, compliance, and post-award reporting responsibilities for HHS-funded organizations.
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Transition from 45 CFR 75 to 2 CFR Parts 200 and 300
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Updated HHS Grants Policy Statement requirements
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Revised prior approval and rebudgeting guidance
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Enhanced expectations for financial management and subrecipient oversight
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New FY26 HRSA General Terms and Conditions
Coming Soon: StillPoint Advisory Insights
We are preparing a new series of deep-dive articles exploring the intersection of federal compliance, digital transformation, and organizational clarity. Stay tuned for our upcoming publications.
- • Analyzing the impact of proposed 2 CFR modifications for grant recipients
• Essential preparation steps for the upcoming Uniform Guidance implementation
• Strategic planning for your organization's forthcoming Single Audit
• Enhancing subrecipient oversight protocols for the 2026 fiscal year
• Critical cash management insights from current federal regulatory updates
• Creating a robust, audit-ready infrastructure for your grants office
• Monthly intelligence reports: Staying current with federal funding compliance