This page will be updated to reflect available information related to a Federal Government Shutdown.

Latest Updates to this page: March 11, 2024

The President signed a package of six annual spending bills prior to the first March deadline that funds part of the government through the September fiscal year.  A second package of six bills, including defense, are still in negotiations in an effort to have all federal agencies fully funded by a March 22 deadline.  If an agreement is not reached by the new deadline, it will result in a government shutdown, which will affect many programs, including the federal contracting work performed by Georgia Tech. Currently, Georgia Tech receives more than $85 million per month of federal funding for its research activities.

“We have been planning for a potential federal shutdown for quite some time. As we have anticipated in previous scenarios, most Institute operations would not be immediately affected,” said Jim Fortner, vice president and deputy chief business officer for Administration and Finance. “However, a prolonged federal shutdown would require measures to preserve cash and maintain campus operations.” 

How Would a Federal Government Shutdown Affect Georgia Tech?

As a result of proactive financial planning, most Institute operations would not be immediately affected. The longer a shutdown lasts, the greater the likelihood that operational changes would be necessary.  

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Agency News and Contingency Plans

• Agency Contingency Plans (White House: Office of Management and Budget)
• DHHS:  Contingency Staffing Plan for Operations in the Absence of Enacted Annual Appropriations - September 21, 2023
• DOD: Guidance for Continuation of Operations During a Lapse in Appropriations - September 12, 2023
• DOE:  Implementation Activities Plan in the Case of a Lapse of Appropriations - September 6, 2023
• NASA:  Continuity of Appropriations Plan - August 1, 2023
• NSF: Plan for Operations During a Lapse in Appropriations - September 25, 2023

Proposal Submissions

Grants.Gov (we use Cayuse at Georgia Tech) and Research.Gov will be operational and accepting proposals if there is a shutdown.  Please proceed with your proposal submissions in a normal fashion. 

General Guidance During a Shutdown

• Active grant and contract activity should continue but be mindful of your budget, particularly under contracts with limitation of funds or costs terms. 
• Sponsors may decide not to allow application submissions.
• Expect delays and lack of federal communications from affected agencies related to your proposals. It is possible that some websites may go dark. You should consider downloading or copying information that is important to your work in case it becomes unavailable.
• Agency personnel may not be available for approvals, support or administrative functions.
• Affected agencies may temporarily stop making payments.

• The Office of Sponsored Programs will monitor the situation and communicate changes to federal and sponsor guidance. Check this website frequently.

   

Frequently Asked Questions

• Frequently Asked Questions During a Lapse in Appropriations (White House: Office of Management and Budget)

For other questions or assistance, please contact your OSP Contracting Officer:
Government & Not-For-Profit Contracting for GTRC (Academic Units/RI) Directorate
Government & Not-For-Profit Contracting for GTARC (GTRI) Directorate
Corporate & International Contracting Directorate