2020 drove home the need for grant modernization in a new and urgent way. As governments learned, managing grants through spreadsheets, legacy systems, and paper-based processes was implausible with the pandemic forcing many agencies to move their workforces online. As future emergencies arise that stress the system, managing grants through these paper-based processes is no longer sustainable, leading to more human error, single audit finding...

Just about anyone in state and local government can tell you that grant funding is vital to help provide a high quality of life for residents and communities. The problem is finding the right grant can be a process in and of itself. Even after securing funding, unforeseen costs can devastate budgets and waste program dollars. Meanwhile, staff dedicated to grants management must regularly keep track of reporting and account for meticulous detai...

Traditionally, cost allocation and indirect cost planning seem like an ancillary matter in the scheme of all that leaders in state, local, and tribal governments have to do. However, reporting the true cost of services agency-wide is hard to capture, especially in the wake of COVID-19 bringing revenue shortages, and several grants and funding streams to navigate.The challenges that are compounded when individual departments complete their fina...

Right now, governments have a lot on their plates, from determining reopening policies and potentially transitioning workforces from telework back to their offices, to ensuring communities are staying safe and healthy. That’s why, when it comes to grants and funding, many agencies and departments may not be thinking of their long-term post-pandemic measurement and performance. Ensuring your agency is prepared for the single audit is more...

Navigating the Single Audit Act and grants management during these times is challenging enough for grant professionals. However, for many governments, simply putting together a strong application for funding can be the most challenging part, especially for those new to grants administration. With more public-sector entities vying for competitive funding, it's important to assemble a strong application that can help your agency stand out from t...

The Office of Management and Budget just made a host of important updates to Uniform Grant Guidance (Title 2 CFR), which go into effect on November 12, 2020. Failure to comply with the latest requirements could mean audit findings and more headaches for governments who cannot afford additional delays during such a critical time. Join this complimentary webinar to learn: The latest updates to Uniform Grant Guidance Federal expectations and req...

With nearly all COVID-19 relief funds distributed, many tribes may be left wondering where else they can go if they are in need of additional support.In this complimentary webinar, eCivis will cover the latest federal grant guidelines that tribes should be aware of, along with best practices to manage the influx of funding.Join to learn:The latest updates to Uniform Grant Guidance and how it affects tribesThe most recent grant programs and ava...

eCivis wants to offer the opportunity to answer any lingering questions you have about any and all things related to your grants management. Still have questions about the updated Uniform Grant Guidance? Are you wondering if your organization will have to return any Coronavirus Relief Fund dollars to the Department of Treasury? Do you have questions about your indirect costs or cost allocation plans for the upcoming year? eCivis is here to an...