DoS Implementation of Trump-Vance Administration Policies Impacting Grants and Contracts
ID: DOS-AQM-2-ITVAP-2025Type: Special Notice
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OF

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    The Department of State (DoS) is initiating a special notice regarding the implementation of recent executive orders from the Trump-Vance Administration that impact grants and contracts. The primary objective is to align DoS procedures and policies with these executive orders, which include directives to end certain government diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and restore merit-based opportunities. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that the Department's operations reflect the current administration's agenda and priorities. Industry partners are advised that no immediate action is required unless contacted by their respective grants or contracting officers, and further guidance will be issued shortly. For more information, stakeholders should remain attentive to updates from the DoS.

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