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USDA federal funding regulations - Effective June 3

https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2026-usda-0001-f-deviation.pdf

Note the adoption of the Research Security Training (RST) required at proposal submission.  Also required, no participation in MFTRP for a 10-year lookback period.

Jennifer

Jennifer Silver, CRA

Senior Director

Office of Sponsored Projects
The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
O: 210.458.4234

utsa.edu

From: Jennifer Silver <Jennifer.Silver@utsa.edu>
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Subject: [Rowdy.research] USDA released a new GTC at December 2025

These (USDA) General Terms and Conditions are in addition to the assurances and certifications made as part of the Federal award and any agency- or program-specific terms, conditions, and restrictions included in the Federal award.

For your department policy library and application for active USDA awards.

Jennifer Silver, CRA

Senior Director

Office of Sponsored Projects
The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
O: 210.458.4234

utsa.edu