Government Grant Considerations: The New Era-Recording

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In this webinar, Meg Natter from CASE introduces Rachel Werner, an expert in federal grant compliance and management, to discuss the evolving landscape of government grants amid a federal shutdown and policy shifts. Rachel highlights the increasing political scrutiny and administrative changes impacting federal grant administration, including new oversight requirements tied to executive orders on federal grantmaking. Key updates include review processes aligning grant awards with national priorities, potential caps on indirect cost rates, shifts from advanced payments to reimbursement models, and updated procurement thresholds. She stresses the importance of robust internal controls—separation of duties, clear policies, and recordkeeping—to maintain compliance and avoid audit issues. Rachel offers practical strategies to build a "grant-ready" organization by fostering a culture of compliance, utilizing stakeholder management tools, and clearly defining roles across program, finance, and operations teams. She underscores the critical need for vigilant subrecipient monitoring, risk assessments, and alignment of organizational strategic priorities with grant opportunities. Attendees express concerns around staff capacity and navigating complex compliance demands. Rachel encourages continuous policy updates and advocacy through professional networks. The session concludes with a Q&A addressing common questions about grant termination procedures, outcomes-based budgeting, and timing of regulatory changes. Overall, the webinar serves as a comprehensive guide for managing federal grants effectively amidst a dynamic and challenging funding environment.

Keywords

federal grant compliance

government grants

federal shutdown impact

grant administration changes

executive orders on grants

internal controls in grants

grant-ready organization

subrecipient monitoring

grant policy updates