The Grant Project Library

Practical guidance for local governments and nonprofits, organized around the five pillars of our work: grant readiness, grant strategy, grant compliance, funding strategy, and capacity building. From NICRA and federal compliance to the systems that turn your hard work into awards, every post is built to help your organization secure the funding it needs.

The 2026 2 CFR 200 Proposed Rule: What Nonprofits and Local Governments Need to Know

The 2026 2 CFR 200 Proposed Rule: What Nonprofits and Local Governments Need to Know

Published on: 05/29/2026

OMB just proposed the biggest change to federal grant rules since 2013. Here's what it means for nonprofits and local governments, and what to do before the July 13, 2026 comment deadline.

Grant Compliance
The Four Dimensions of Grant Capacity: A Framework for Building Capability That Lasts

The Four Dimensions of Grant Capacity: A Framework for Building Capability That Lasts

Published on: 05/04/2026

Grant capacity is not one thing. It is systems, knowledge, skills, and financial infrastructure working together. Here is how local governments and nonprofits build all four so capability outlasts any single person.

Capacity Building
When One Person Holds All the Grants: The Single Point of Failure Hiding in Your Organization

When One Person Holds All the Grants: The Single Point of Failure Hiding in Your Organization

Published on: 03/10/2026

If one staff member were out for a month, would your grant reporting stall? Learn why concentrated grant knowledge is the most common capacity risk for local governments and nonprofits, and how to fix it.

Capacity Building
The Funding Cliff Was Always on the Calendar: Planning for the End of an Award Before It Arrives

The Funding Cliff Was Always on the Calendar: Planning for the End of an Award Before It Arrives

Published on: 01/23/2026

A funding cliff is predictable, which means it is preventable. Learn how local governments and nonprofits can plan for the end of a time-limited award from day one, so programs and people are not left exposed.

Funding Strategy

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