Advocacy
Take Action Now to Protect NSF Funding
Submit comments on OMB’s proposed regulations on federal grants
The Office of Management and Budget has proposed a sweeping rewrite of the rules that govern every federal grant and cooperative agreement — 2 CFR Part 200, the “Uniform Guidance” — and the comment period closes on July 13, 2026.
The proposal would change how research and education in the mathematical sciences are funded, published, and shared. It’s important that our voices are heard, and that we document our responses through the formal channels during the comment period.
This is a moment when a short, specific note from one mathematician can shape a federal rule. If you teach, research, mentor, or simply care about how mathematics is funded and shared in this country, please consider taking time before July 13 to add your voice.
You can find an overview on how to respond in this recent post on Math Values.
You can read MAA’s response here.
Please feel free to identify MAA as your member organization in these advocacy efforts. Contact maahq@maa.org with any questions. Thank you for your commitment to the MAA advocacy campaign.
Advocacy at MAA
The MAA recognizes the need for sustained federal funding for mathematics research and education and joins in collective advocacy efforts to support this funding. Ongoing efforts to diminish federal support for STEM research and education threaten to undercut our nation's leadership across all STEM sectors and negatively impact MAA’s community.
MAA's central role in supporting the undergraduate program in mathematics has long been aligned with the NSF Division of Undergraduate Education’s goals to improve the quality of teaching & learning in mathematics. Today, efforts are underway to severely diminish, if not eliminate, NSF support for these critical activities.
Help us advocate for continued funding of vital research and education! On this page, you'll find information and tools to reach out to your elected representatives and help us make a case for sustaining the role of NSF in improving STEM education.
MAA Advocacy Partners