Information and resources for UC’s federal advocacy efforts in support of the University’s federal budget and appropriations priorities.

Appropriations Tracker

Appropriations status chart for UC’s FY 2026 federal funding priorities.

2026 Federal Funding Priorities

May 2, 2025

The University of California's FY 2026 appropriations priorities.

FY 2026 Priorities Letter

May 1, 2025

Letter from UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., to the California congressional delegation highlighting the University's FY 2026 appropriation's priorities.

Summary: FY 2026 President's Budget Request

May 2, 2025

High-level overview of President Trump's FY 2026 funding request in the areas of importance to UC.

White House Budget Website Link

White House and Office of Management and Budget budget information.