What is Prior Approval

When you work with federal grants, it’s just a matter of time before someone says, “We need the prior approval of the funder” to do this or that. But this […]
10 Essential Questions (and Answers) for Grant Managers-Part I
“Do you have a format for a sub-recipient risk assessment to develop monitoring plans?” “Can you clarify if indirect dollars are subject to the procurement standards?” These are just some of […]
Grant Management: Do You Make These 10 Mistakes?

Sometimes, we get lost in the jargon of internal controls and grant management and forget the role of strong checks and balances in increasing trust with our funders, employees, and […]
Decoding Grant Management-Success Tip: Competition and Affirmative Steps
“It’s not fair!” This cry is not just for toddlers and politicians. The federal government also jumps in the mix regarding federal grants. The Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) […]
How to Write A Corrective Action Plan-Part II

If you are a federal grant recipient, you probably know that a lot has changed implementing 2 CFR Part 200, aka, the Uniform Guidance for grants. But you may not […]
10 Essential Questions (and Answers) for Grant Managers-Part II
“How do pass-throughs entities (and grant managers) assess risk and integrity? We use subawards, but I’m unsure how to assess risk and integrity.” “Do sole source procurement rules apply to […]