Post Award Grant Management
Compliance-focused support to help organizations successfully manage grant awards after funding is received.
Receiving a grant award is an important milestone — but it also introduces a new set of responsibilities. Our post-award grant management services support organizations after funding is awarded by assisting with compliance requirements, reporting timelines, budget tracking, and documentation needed throughout the grant period.
Our role is to provide guidance and support designed to help you understand and address funder requirements; the client retains responsibility for final compliance and reporting decisions.
What Is Post-Award Grant Management?
Post-award grant management refers to the administrative, financial, and reporting activities that take place after a grant award has been made. These responsibilities vary by funder and award but often include monitoring compliance requirements, tracking allowable costs, meeting reporting deadlines, and documenting program progress and outcomes.
Strong post-award management helps organizations remain in good standing with funders, reduces compliance risk, and supports long-term funding sustainability.
Who Benefits from Post-Award Grant Management Services
This service is well-suited for organizations that have received grant funding and want structured support to help manage post-award responsibilities, including:
Nonprofit organizations managing foundation, state, or federal grants
Schools and public agencies administering funded programs
Organizations with limited internal grant administration capacity
Teams seeking additional compliance, reporting, or documentation support
Services are tailored based on award scope, funder requirements, and organizational capacity.
Post-Award Management Support & Potential Deliverables
✔ Award Review & Requirement Interpretation
Review of grant award documentation to help identify applicable reporting deadlines, deliverables, budget parameters, and compliance requirements based on the specific award.
✔ Compliance & Documentation Support
Guidance to support alignment with funder requirements, including documentation organization and record-keeping considerations, as applicable.
✔ Budget & Expenditure Oversight Support
Assistance with monitoring grant-related expenditures and budget alignment based on award terms and allowable cost guidance, where applicable.
✔ Progress & Performance Reporting Support
Support organizing available program data and assisting with preparation of progress or performance report components in accordance with funder guidelines, as required.
✔ Funder Communication Support
Assistance preparing correspondence related to reporting submissions, clarification requests, extensions, or administrative modifications, as needed and appropriate.
✔ Outcomes & Impact Documentation
Guidance supporting documentation of program activities, outputs, and outcomes for reporting and future funding or planning use.
Post-award management services are provided on a scoped basis and may vary depending on funder requirements, award size, program complexity, and client needs.
Additional Post-Award Support Services (As Applicable)
Award Implementation Support
Support related to grant award implementation activities, including project tracking, documentation support, and coordination related to funder reporting and compliance requirements, as applicable.
Sustainability Planning
Assistance supporting sustainability planning efforts, which may include identifying future funding considerations, developing strategic funding roadmaps, and evaluating resources to support long-term program viability.
Grant Administration & Funder Communication
Support with grant administration activities, including assistance preparing materials for funder communications, modification requests, and meetings, as needed.
Program Assessment & Progress Report Support
Support related to data organization, analysis, and preparation of progress or performance reporting materials to help demonstrate project implementation and outcomes.
Impact Documentation & Reporting Support
Assistance supporting the documentation and presentation of program outcomes and community impact for reporting, planning, or future funding purposes.
Grant Compliance Reviews
Targeted reviews of grant documentation, budgets, and compliance-related materials to help identify potential issues and support alignment with funder requirements.
Budget Oversight, Modifications & Extension Support
Support related to budget monitoring, allowable cost considerations, and preparation of materials for budget modification requests, carryover requests, or no-cost extension submissions, subject to funder approval.
Time-Sensitive Grant Support
Time-sensitive support for urgent grant compliance or reporting needs, subject to availability and scope agreement.
Compliance & Allowable Cost Disclosure
Post-award grant management services are provided only after a grant award has been made and are contracted directly with the client organization.
In some cases, and only when expressly permitted by the funder, post-award management or compliance support services may be disclosed in advance and included in a proposed grant budget as an allowable cost, subject to funder approval.
The client organization remains fully responsible for payment of all services, regardless of funding source or award outcome.
For federal awards, all costs charged to the award must meet the allowability criteria in 2 CFR Part 200 (reasonable, allocable, documented, and approved). We assist with documentation and preparation but do not determine allowability.
Why Post-Award Grant Management Matters
Effective post-award management helps organizations:
Maintain compliance with funder requirements
Reduce risk of audit findings or disallowed costs
Strengthen funder relationships
Improve documentation for future funding opportunities
Responsible grant management is an essential part of long-term funding sustainability and organizational credibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is post-award grant management different from grant writing?
Grant writing occurs before funding is awarded and focuses on proposal development. Post-award grant management begins only after funding is received and focuses on compliance, reporting, and implementation support.
Can post-award management services be included in a grant budget?
In some cases and only when permitted by the funder, post-award management or compliance support services may be included as allowable costs, subject to funder approval. Allowability varies by funder and award. Inclusion in a budget does not guarantee that any particular cost will be reimbursed or approved by a funder; allowability is determined by the funder and award terms.
Do you submit reports on behalf of the organization?
Support may include drafting and preparation assistance. Final submission responsibility remains with the client organization unless otherwise specified by the funder.
Need Support Managing a Grant Award?
If your organization has received funding and needs structured, compliance-focused post-award support, we’re here to help you manage requirements with confidence.
