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Is Your Organization Grant-Ready?

A Self-Assessment from G1VE Advisory

Before you apply for your first — or next — federal grant, walk through this checklist. Each item represents a foundational requirement or best practice that federal agencies and auditors expect to see in place. The more items you can check, the stronger your grant readiness.

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Organizational Foundation

Your organization has an active, valid SAM.gov registration with a current Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)Your SAM.gov registration has been renewed within the last 12 monthsYour organization has a DUNS number transition to UEI confirmed and documentedYour organization has a current, board-approved strategic planYou have a governing board that meets regularly with documented meeting minutesYou have an organizational chart that clearly defines roles and reporting structure

Financial Systems & Policies

You have an accounting system that can track expenditures by individual funding source (grant-by-grant)You have a written financial management policy that addresses internal controls, segregation of duties, and authorization thresholdsYou have a written procurement policy that meets federal thresholds (micro-purchase up to $10K, small purchase $10K–$250K, competitive above $250K)You have a written conflict-of-interest policyYou have a written travel policy with per diem rates (or use federal GSA rates)You have an established indirect cost rate (negotiated NICRA) or are eligible for the 10% de minimis rate under 2 CFR §200.414You have completed a Single Audit (2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F) if you expended $750,000+ in federal awards in any fiscal year — or you have not yet reached this threshold

Grant Management Capacity

You have at least one staff member with experience managing federal grants or you have access to external grant management supportYou have a system for tracking time and effort for staff charged to federal awards (2 CFR §200.430)You have a system for tracking grant deliverables, milestones, and reporting deadlinesYou have experience submitting federal financial reports (SF-425) and performance reportsIf you plan to issue subawards, you have a written subrecipient monitoring policy and risk assessment process

Program Readiness

You have a clearly defined program or project that aligns with a specific federal funding priorityYou can document community need with data (needs assessment, census data, program data)You have identified specific, measurable outcomes and an evaluation methodYou have partnerships, MOUs, or letters of support that demonstrate collaboration and community buy-inYou have the staffing capacity (or a plan to hire) to implement the proposed program within the grant timeline

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