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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
13 Top Tips for Grant Management Monitoring

I shared an article on LinkedIn on the 7 warning signs for grant management monitoring, and I was amazed by the response! It felt like people were leaping up from […]
Five Tips for Starting a Grants Office

Now, in case you think this is going to be one of those “I walked through the snow five miles to school uphill both ways!” type of story, I have […]