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Managing Subawards: Subrecipient Selection and Oversight

August 10, 2026 | Government, Grantee, Grantmaker, Nonprofit

When an organization receives a grant award, achieving program goals can require collaborating with third-party organizations. Passing funds to a secondary organization creates a subrecipient relationship with the primary recipient (commonly referred to as the prime recipient or pass-through entity). This is most common with federal and larger institutional grants. For federal grants regulated by

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The Art of Getting Things Done Well: An Overview of Project Management

June 1, 2026 | Audit, Business, Government, Grantee, Grantmaker, Nonprofit

You’ve probably been there at some point in your career: a brilliant idea was born, a team was assembled, and excitement was high as you started a new project. But in a few weeks or so, the project morphed into a chaotic web of missed deadlines, confusing email chains, and scope creep. How do you

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Technical Assistance: Setting up for Grant Success

January 12, 2026 | Government, Grantee, Grantmaker, Nonprofit, Tribal Entities

In the world of philanthropy, choosing organizations and projects to fund is a first step for a grantor. For a project to truly succeed over the long term, a grantee needs to receive more than just a check. It needs a solid foundation of grant management skills, and an understanding of requirements, expectations, and best

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I’m a Grantee. What’s a Grant Audit?

December 15, 2025 | Audit, Grantee

Any organization that relies heavily on grant money to operate projects or programs will likely experience a grant audit at some point. While many people think of an audit as a broad look at an organization’s overall finances, a grant audit is a more focused assessment. It looks specifically at how grant funds were spent

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Can You Manage Your Grant Effectively?

December 1, 2025 | Grantee

Being awarded a grant is an exciting achievement for any organization, but getting the award is only the first step in a long process. To succeed, a grantee’s team must treat grant management carefully and strategically by balancing strict financial rules with the actual performance of the project. By following a clear strategy, an organization

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Grant Accounting? What’s That?

November 3, 2025 | Grantee, Grantmaker

When an organization wins a grant, it feels like a massive victory, but that excitement can quickly turn into a heavy responsibility. The shift from managing a general bank account to handling grant money is like moving from a simple family budget to managing a legal contract. While standard business accounting looks at whether a

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Understanding How Grants Are Awarded

October 6, 2025 | Government, Grantee, Grantmaker, Nonprofit

Getting a grant isn’t just about having a great idea, it’s a high-stakes journey that must be navigated through a complex system. For an organization to win funding, it needs to follow an application, review, and award lifecycle that requires strategy, precision, and a deep understanding of what grantmakers want. The process begins when a

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How Do You Find the Right Grant for Your Project or Program?

September 8, 2025 | Grantee, Nonprofit

Getting a grant is a huge win for any organization, but it isn’t easy. Competition is tough, and the rules are strict. To succeed, you can’t just rely on luck; you’ll need a solid plan that covers project design, research, and writing. That means you’ll need to plan your project, find the right funding match,

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