UConn Sponsored Program Services (SPS) is closely monitoring developments in Washington, D.C. and evaluating the likelihood of a federal government shutdown and its potential impact on UConn research activity. The U.S. Government is currently operating under a Continuing Resolution, which extends the deadline for passage of spending bills through midnight on September 30th, 2025.
In the event of a federal government shutdown (as in previous instances), researchers with active federally sponsored grants and contracts will generally be instructed to continue work unless the project requires significant involvement of federal employees. Investigators may receive instructions from their contracting or program officers; if you receive such information, please notify your SPS award contact immediately. Federal personnel will not be available.
Proposal preparation systems are expected to remain online during a shutdown, though proposals may not be processed by agencies until normal operations resume. Watch for announcements from agencies for extensions of deadline dates. There is a possibility that the grants.gov contact center will remain available; however, it is unclear if all help desk systems will remain functional. Please contact your SPS pre-award contact for specific questions.
SPS continues to monitor the situation and will update the information at SPS Guidance Regarding Potential Federal Government Shutdown as it becomes available
For more information, contact: Sponsored Program Services at preaward@uconn.edu