Uniform Guidance 2026: Changes, Timing, and Next Steps

Significant changes are coming to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) effective December 11, 2026, which governs both federal agencies and their grant recipients and subrecipients.

The currently proposed changes vary from administrative-related revisions — including changes to allowability of certain costs, to public policy related — including new requirements for senior appointee review of grant awards.

In this session, we discussed how the proposed changes may impact a federal grant recipient and what an organization needs to know to stay in compliance.

Learning objectives:

• Discuss timing of when changes will be effective
• Recall the proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance
• Identify leading practices to incorporate changes into policies and procedures

Who should watch

This session is designed for individuals involved with federal grants management working in nonprofits, state and local government, higher education, and health care.