Here is the minimalist guide to internal controls: Just remember 3-5-7. Let’s face it, understanding internal controls is critical to continued grant funding. A lack of well-developed internal controls can lead to costs being disallowed and even suspension and debarment from future grants. Does it seem overwhelming? Look at our simplified approach of 3-5-7. The […]
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5 Things I learned at the Grant Professional Association (GPA) Conference
I’m attending and presenting at the upcoming Grant Professional Association Conference. Now I admit it. I was slow to join any type of professional organization. It seemed impossible to fit into my already busy schedule. But I took a chance on the GPA and what I discovered is that connecting with other grant professionals not […]
7 Areas of Subrecipient Monitoring-Do You Know What to Ask?
When it comes to subrecipient monitoring, do you ever wish you had a FAQ guide to identify the major areas of grant monitoring risk? But what exactly does that look like for grant management? Here are seven areas of monitoring help you start the conversation and assess your risk as the primary grant recipient: Area […]
7 Basics of Internal Control Grant Managers Should Know
So you got a federal grant Internal Control . Are you wondering what comes next? One part of managing your federal awards is to make sure that your organization has strong internal controls in place Internal Control . So, if you are feeling a little uncertain about what that means to you, I put together […]
Seven Ways to Improve Grant Management-Part I
I admit it Grant Management. I’m kind of “geeky” when it comes to grants management. I love to know what’s working with federal grants, and when good grants go bad Federal grant management. If you want to see how things can go wrong with grant management…I mean REALLY wrong, one of the places I love […]
8 Common Grant Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Grant management (especially since the new Uniform Guidance happened) is not just about doing everything right-it also can involve steering your organization clear of those nasty situations that can lead you astray Common Grant Mistakes. Here are eight of my most common-but completely avoidable grant mistakes: Before You Get the Grant: 5 Warning Signs of Grant […]