OMB action center & resources
Resources and action tools for the proposed OMB rule
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has proposed sweeping changes to federal grantmaking policies that could fundamentally alter how research funding decisions are made. Alliance for Vision Research has developed resources to help researchers, clinicians, patients, advocates, institutions, and partner organizations understand the proposal and take action before the July 13 deadline.
What's at stake
The proposed OMB rule could weaken independent scientific peer review, increase administrative burdens, create uncertainty for researchers and institutions, and slow scientific innovation. Vision research breakthroughs are possible because funding decisions are guided by scientific merit, expert review, and patient need.
The future of vision research depends on preserving a research ecosystem that supports discovery, innovation, and patient progress.
Navigating the OMB grantmaking proposal
Explore the proposed OMB grantmaking rule, key provisions under consideration, potential implications for scientific peer review and research funding, and recommendations to help protect the research ecosystem that drives innovation and patient progress.
Take action
Submit your personalized comments.
Frequently asked questions
Learn what the proposed rule does and why Alliance for Vision Research is concerned.
Organizational comment template
Template language organizations can customize and submit to OMB.
Comment guidance for organizations
Best practices and recommendations for developing effective, customized comments to OMB. Learn how to highlight your organization’s mission, research impact, patient community, and concerns regarding the proposed grantmaking rule.
Alliance for Vision Research press release
Read our official statement and response to the proposal.