The Grant Project Library

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The Grant Project helps local governments and nonprofits build the organizational foundation for sustainable grant funding. Every resource here connects to the systems, strategy, and compliance work that actually moves organizations forward.

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Grant Readiness Hub

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Get free access to the tools The Grant Project uses to assess and build grant readiness for local governments and nonprofits across the country.

  • 10 interactive worksheets Real-world examples built for local governments and nonprofits. Save your work, print as a PDF, and reuse as your organization grows.
  • 4 Financial Fundamentals guides Understand what accounting systems are, why they matter, and how they affect your grant competitiveness.
  • The proven pathway The same framework behind $1.25 billion in competitive grants secured for clients across the US.

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What the 2026 2 CFR 200 Changes Mean for Your Daily Grant Work

What the 2026 2 CFR 200 Changes Mean for Your Daily Grant Work

Published on: 06/18/2026

OMB's proposed 2 CFR 200 revisions would change drawdowns, E-Verify, subrecipient monitoring, and cost approvals. Here's what changes in your daily grant work.

Grant Compliance
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NICRA vs 2 CFR 200: The Agreement and the Rule Behind It

NICRA vs 2 CFR 200: The Agreement and the Rule Behind It

Published on: 06/17/2026

NICRA vs 2 CFR 200, explained. A NICRA is your organization's negotiated rate agreement; 2 CFR 200 in the eCFR is the federal rule behind it. Here's how they work together.

Grant ComplianceNICRA
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What USDA's Rural Development Reorganization Means for You

What USDA's Rural Development Reorganization Means for You

Published on: 06/17/2026

USDA is reorganizing Rural Development and centralizing loan and grant processing. Here is what local governments and nonprofits should do to stay ready.

Grant Compliance
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The Federal Grant Rules Are Changing. Here is What You Need to Know

The Federal Grant Rules Are Changing. Here is What You Need to Know

Published on: 06/01/2026

The federal grant rules are changing on two tracks. Learn what the proposed 2 CFR 200 revisions signal for local governments and nonprofits, and what the indirect cost rate changes already in effect mean for your organization right now.

Grant Compliance
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