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 Direct Recipients Must Do Before the New Uniform Guidance Takes Effect

What Direct Recipients Must Do Before the New Uniform Guidance Takes Effect

Published on: 07/23/2026

The 2026 Uniform Guidance changes reach direct recipients first. Here are the payment, cost tracking, and continuity actions to complete before October 1.

Grant Compliance
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ICAP vs NICRA: What Each One Is and Why It Matters

ICAP vs NICRA: What Each One Is and Why It Matters

Published on: 07/22/2026

An ICAP is the indirect cost proposal you submit. A NICRA is the signed agreement you receive. Here is the difference and why it matters for federal awards.

Grant ComplianceNICRA
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More Federal Money Does Not Solve the Problem. It Makes It Bigger.

More Federal Money Does Not Solve the Problem. It Makes It Bigger.

Published on: 06/25/2026

Winning a larger federal grant does not fix weak internal systems. It exposes them. Here is why grant infrastructure determines whether more funding makes your organization stronger or more fragile.

Grant ReadinessCapacity Building
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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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