What exactly is a risk assessment? 🤔 It's a review of systems & controls to catch weaknesses early. 📑 Best practice: do it once a year (or more if big changes happen). Stay audit-ready + protect funding. #GrantCompliance

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⏱ One-Minute Win: Add a “𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱” column to your risk tracking sheet. A quick step that makes sure nothing slips through the cracks. #GrantManagement #RiskAssessments

Risk assessments act like compliance insurance. 🔐 ✔️ Spot gaps early ✔️ Strengthen controls ✔️ Protect funding 📊 Best practice: at least once a year. #GrantManagement #RiskAssessments

How does your organization approach indirect costs on federal grants? ✔ We use the 10% de minimis rate ✔ We have a negotiated NICRA ✔ We don’t claim indirect costs ✔ Not sure / still learning #GrantManagement #NICRA

Cost sharing 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 works when it’s backed by documentation. Whether it’s volunteer time, donated space, or in-kind supplies—𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 just as carefully as federal funds. #GrantManagement #FederalGrants

Yes—and when done correctly, it can make a real difference. Volunteer time counts as match if it’s necessary to the project and properly documented. Be sure to value those hours at rates consistent with similar paid work in your area. #GrantCompliance #FederalGrants

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is your best defense against findings. When cost sharing is tracked accurately and tied to allowable costs, it tells funders your team is organized, compliant, and accountable. #GrantTraining #GrantCompliance

Your budget narrative should tell the same story as your financial records. Clearly identifying the source and type of each match contribution helps ensure consistency—and keeps reviewers confident in your documentation. #GrantManagement #AuditReady

𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 “𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵?” 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿, and flag any cost that meets the criteria as you go. It’s a one-minute habit that keeps your match documentation clean, consistent, and audit-ready. #ComplianceTips #GrantTracking

Double-counting match? Don’t risk it. Track contributions by award and keep documentation clean. 🔍 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 and make sure each match dollar is only counted once. #GrantCompliance #GrantManagement

Most property management findings come down to one thing: missing or outdated inventory logs. Resolve today to make your inventory logs a team effort—when everyone helps keep records current, audits get a whole lot easier. ✅ #GrantManagement #InternalControls

Take one minute today to pick an item from your property list and verify its location, condition, and tag number. Small habits like this keep your records accurate and your audits headache-free. #GrantManagement #InternalControls

Is your 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 coming up? Don’t panic — preparation is a year-round process. In this quick video, we’ll walk through simple steps to stay ready, stay organized, and build stronger credibility with funders.

While the federal shutdown continues, take 1 minute now to add an “Agency Follow-Up Date” column to your grant tracker; then, set a follow-up two weeks after the government reopens. It’ll keep you ahead of the rush later! #GrantManagement #OneMinuteWin

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One quick win for year-end reporting: Add a simple header above one narrative section — “Performance Summary,” “Changes in Timeline,” etc. Clear labels = quicker reviews and fewer questions. #YearEndReporting #GrantManagement