The Grant Project Library

Working at the intersection of
grant strategy and federal compliance.

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.

$1.25B
In competitive grants secured
20+
Years of federal grant expertise
175+
Clients served across the U.S. and territories
2 CFR 200
Federal compliance and NICRA specialists
Grant Readiness Hub

Not sure where your organization actually stands?

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.

Join the organizations doing this work.

Local governments and nonprofits building real grant readiness, one step at a time.

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Build Your Grant Readiness Systems With the Tools You Already Own

Build Your Grant Readiness Systems With the Tools You Already Own

Published on: 08/27/2026

Build every grant readiness system in Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 using shared drives, tracker spreadsheets, and AI. No new software required.

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The Four Foundations of Grant Readiness

The Four Foundations of Grant Readiness

Published on: 08/26/2026

Grant readiness rests on four foundations: financial house, organizational infrastructure, compliance posture, and application readiness. Here is each one.

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Grant Readiness Keeps Programs Running When the Rules Change

Grant Readiness Keeps Programs Running When the Rules Change

Published on: 07/09/2026

When federal compliance priorities shift, the organizations that keep serving their communities are the ones with grant readiness systems already in place. Here is why.

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The Civic Infrastructure Reading List

The Civic Infrastructure Reading List

Published on: 06/30/2026

A reading list for the people who keep American civic life running: 26 books on local government, nonprofits, and public service to celebrate your contributions to the nation’s 250th year.

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