Guidance on Potential Government Shutdowns

Guidance for the U of A Campus - Updated December 21, 2024

The U.S. Congress passed a continuing resolution (CR) to extend funding for federal agencies and programs through March 14, 2025, or until a FY25 budget is passed and signed into law. The CR was signed into law by the president Saturday, Dec. 21.  

If a FY25 budget or another CR is not passed by March 14, 2025, then we will be faced with a potential federal government shutdown. In early March, the Office of the Provost may ask the Deans, Research Associate Deans and Campus Business Officers to provide alternative funding options for employees and positions tied to active federal grants to help us prepare for a potential government shutdown. At this time, nothing is being asked of your units.    

The Chancellor’s and Provost’s Offices, in conjunction with the offices of the Vice Chancellor for Governmental Relations and Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, will continue to closely monitor the FY25 appropriations process and keep our campus community informed accordingly.    

Sincerely,