The life cycle of a grant: A primer on grants management

For many not-for-profit entities (NFPs), grants are a significant source of programmatic support. It takes a lot of time and effort to secure a grant. Sometimes, what happens once a grant is awarded is lost in the shuffle. A breakdown in communication could put the organization at risk of failing to meet grantor requirements or, as a worst case scenario, result in the organization having to return funds it has already received. Fortunately, by establishing systems and controls at the