What the 2026 Uniform Guidance Rewrite Means for Your Grant Accounting System
On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would rewrite 2 CFR Part 200 — the Uniform Guidance. At 412 pages, it is the most substantial revision to federal grant rules since the framework was first published in 2013. OMB has proposed renaming it […]
25 Questions to Ask Grant Software Vendors During a Demo
A software demo is a sales presentation wearing the costume of a product tour. The vendor picks the data, picks the workflow, and picks the moment to change the subject. None of that is dishonest — it’s just how demos work. Your job is to redirect. The organizations that end up regretting a purchase almost […]
What Triggers a Federal Grant Audit Finding?
Almost nobody gets a federal grant audit finding for stealing money. That’s the first thing worth understanding about the single audit process. The overwhelming majority of findings issued to nonprofit organizations are not fraud. They’re documentation gaps, allocation methods nobody wrote down, missing signatures, subrecipients who were never monitored, and expenses that were perfectly legitimate […]
Essential Grant KPIs Every Nonprofit Should Track
Grant funding is the lifeblood of many nonprofit organizations. Whether you’re managing a handful of grants or overseeing a complex portfolio of government, foundation, and corporate funding sources, success depends on more than securing awards. Effective grant management requires ongoing measurement, analysis, and reporting. That’s where key performance indicators (KPIs) come in. Grant KPIs help […]
How to Build a Grant Tracking Pipeline: A Tactical Step-by-Step Guide
For many nonprofits, the “pipeline” is less of a streamlined flow and more of a frantic scramble. If your grant management consists of a colorful but chaotic spreadsheet and a series of “flagged” emails, you aren’t just losing time—you’re likely losing funding. In the competitive landscape of 2026, where donor expectations are higher than ever, […]
How to Track Multiple Grants Without Losing Your Mind
Managing one grant can feel like a full-time job. Managing five, ten, or even twenty at once? That’s where things start to unravel—missed deadlines, scattered documents, and reporting chaos. The good news: it doesn’t have to be that way. With the right systems—and especially the right grant management software—you can stay organized, compliant, and (relatively) […]
Manual vs Automated Grant Management: Key Differences (And Why It Matters)
Managing grants is a complex, detail-heavy process that involves tracking applications, budgets, compliance requirements, reporting deadlines, and stakeholder communication. Traditionally, many organizations relied on spreadsheets, email threads, and manual documentation to manage grants. While this approach can work on a small scale, it quickly becomes inefficient and error-prone as organizations grow. Today, Grant Management Software […]
How to Stay Compliant With Federal Grant Requirements (Complete Guide for 2026)
Managing federal grants can be a powerful way to fund impactful programs—but it comes with strict compliance requirements. Failure to follow federal guidelines can lead to penalties, funding loss, or even legal consequences. That’s why organizations are increasingly turning to grant management best practices and grant management software to stay on track. In this guide, […]
How to Track Grant Deliverables and Deadlines Using Grant Management Software
Managing grants successfully requires more than securing funding. Organizations must also ensure that every requirement tied to the grant—deliverables, milestones, financial reports, and compliance documentation—is completed on time. Missing deadlines or failing to submit required deliverables can put future funding at risk and damage relationships with funders. For nonprofits, universities, research institutions, and government agencies, […]
The Grant Management Lifecycle Explained (Step-by-Step)
Grant funding can be transformative for nonprofits, universities, healthcare organizations, and public agencies — but winning a grant is only the beginning. The real work begins after the award notification arrives. Effective grant management ensures your organization stays compliant, meets performance goals, protects funding, and builds long-term funder relationships. In this guide, we’ll walk through […]