The Trump administration has implemented a pause on certain National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) grant funding, according to statements from affected institutions.

The University of Colorado released a statement earlier this month indicating that the federal funding pause has placed scientists who collect atmospheric data "at risk for elimination." The university did not specify the exact number of researchers affected or the total amount of funding involved.

The funding hold appears to be coordinated through the White House Office of Management and Budget, though the administration has not provided detailed public explanations for the decision or its scope.

NOAA grants typically support a wide range of scientific research including weather monitoring, climate studies, and atmospheric data collection that contributes to weather forecasting and environmental monitoring systems.

The pause comes as the new administration reviews federal spending priorities and programs. It remains unclear how long the funding hold will remain in place or which specific research programs and institutions will be most significantly impacted.