OMB Memorandum M-21-20 was broken into five sections that either underscore the federal government’s need for a swift response to the public health crisis, outline its commitment to accountability and transparency of ARP spending, or ensure that all Americans are supported through the advancement of racial equity and that underserved communities are supported.
Category Archives: Grants
A Summary of Appendix 3 of OMB Memorandum M-21-20
On March 19, 2021, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published Memorandum M-21-20 to outline the Administration’s approach to “effective implementation and stewardship of American Rescue Plan funds.” This post will summarize the twelve flexibilities outlined in Appendix 3.
The New Made in America Requirements for Federal Grants and Contracts
President Biden’s “Executive Order on Ensuring the Future is Made in America by All Americans” is crafted to help American businesses compete in “strategic industries,” help American workers thrive, and promote accountable and transparent procurement policies.
Local and State Government Grants
Read Grants Works overview of city, county and state government grants and how to find them. The post includes links to several localities’ grants pages.
Learn About Federal SBIR/STTR Funding
Do you own a business in the US with a technological innovation that could use an infusion of research and development (R&D) investment to meet its commercial potential? If you do or know someone who may be, continue reading to learn about federal SBIR and STTR funding and which companies are eligible to apply. WhatContinue reading “Learn About Federal SBIR/STTR Funding”
A PEPFAR Primer
PEPFAR has been described as the US government’s global effort to fight HIV.” Read Grants Works brief overview to learn the basics of this US-funded program.
Uniform Guidance – The Final 2020 Edition
The August 13, 2020 issue of the Federal Register included the final guidance for the revision of 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). All revisions except amendments to two sections are effective November 12, 2020; two sections became effective the date of publication in theContinue reading “Uniform Guidance – The Final 2020 Edition”
A Primer on the Continuum of Care Program That Helps Address Homelessness
If you operate or plan to operate a permanent or transitional housing program and you are not familiar with the Continuum of Care program, keep reading to learn more about the community-driven collaborative process that steers HUD funding to organizations that serve the homeless in communities around the country. Before Congress passed the Homeless EmergencyContinue reading “A Primer on the Continuum of Care Program That Helps Address Homelessness”
The Great Timing of COVID-19 Relief Grants from Regional Funding Collaboratives
Grants Works has been sharing details on social media about COVID-19 funding relief being offered by regional funding collaboratives. Funding collaboratives are not new. However, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw the impressive speed, efficiency and effectiveness of these pooled donations from charitable foundations, corporations and individuals to fund local nonprofits andContinue reading “The Great Timing of COVID-19 Relief Grants from Regional Funding Collaboratives”
Grant Reporting Dos and Don’ts
Let’s face it—grant management is often undervalued. The focus tends to center on acquiring new grants with little thought on carefully managing an existing grant portfolio as one way to increase funding from current funders and sustain grant-funded projects year after year. It is also no secret that grant reports are the best indicators of howContinue reading “Grant Reporting Dos and Don’ts”