Grant Streamlining

Grant Streamlining: News Background Links Correspondence

OMB Watch and the Urban Institute are co-sponsoring the Streamlining Grants Management Project to give nonprofits input into how the federal government streamlines its grant application and reporting process.

The Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999 requires federal agencies to create a uniform process. The agencies are working on common information standards, consolidating forms and making the entire process available online.

News

GAO Finds More Grantee Input, Standardization Needed in Grants Streamlining 08/08/2006
A new report by the Government Accountability Office found that, while some progress has been made in the federal government's effort to simplify and streamline grant-making procedures, there is still room for improvement. Consequently, federal grantees may be continuing to divert resources from program objectives to comply with burdensome administrative requirements. Read More

Government Grant Streamlining 01/13/2005

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For additional information contact Kay Guinane, Nonprofit Advocacy.

EPA Asked to Delay Survey Pending Larger Grant Streamlining Effort 01/13/2005
OMB Watch has filed comments with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asking that they not move forward with a proposed pre-qualification process for grant applicants until they coordinate the effort with other agencies. Read More

OMB Updates Guidance for Federal Grantees 05/17/2004
As part of its effort to streamline the federal grants process, the Office of Management and Budget has published updated versions of its grants circulars that make definitions of key terms consistent for all types of grantees. The new Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations will centralize all policy guidance and rules for grants and cooperative agreements. Read More

IRS Seeks comments on Form 8453 for Exempt Organizations 03/08/2004
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is soliciting comments from the public concerning Form 8453-EO, Exempt Organization Declaration and Signature for Electronic Filing. Read More

"How Does E-Grants Streamlining Affect Me as a Grantee?" Survey and Results 03/01/2004
In April 2004, OMB Watch conducted an online survey to ask federal grantees specific questions related the effects of grants streamlining on their ability to find and apply for grant opportunities. Read More

Attention ALL Grant Applicants: The DUNS Number Requirement 12/11/2003
As of October 1 all federal grant applicants must have a "DUNS" number, which the federal government will use as a universal identifier. It will no longer be necessary to have separate identifying numbers with each federal agency. For more information on the "DUNS" number, see the Questions and Answers below: Read More

Frequently Asked Questions on Grants.gov 10/21/2003
FAQ’s on Finding and Applying for Federal Grants on Grants.gov Read More

Help to Develop National Guidelines for the DUNS Number Requirement 10/21/2003
The federal government is now requiring applicants for federal funding to have a DUNS number from Dun and Bradstreet. A new toll-free number to call and have a DUNS number assigned to organizations was announced last week- 1-866-705-5711.

Remember: You do NOT have to purchase credit services from Dun and Bradstreet to get a DUNS number. If they try to sell you these services, please let us know.

State governments and large nonprofits have asked OMB for guidance on when they need more than one DUNS number. OMB is currently considering what standards should apply. We will be communicating your ideas on this issue to OMB in the next few weeks.
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Despite Efforts to Delay, DUNS Number Requirement Goes into Effect 10/06/2003
Don't forget that all organizations that apply for federal grants must have a DUNS number on their applications beginning last Wednesday, October 1. Read More

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