--- title: Common State Grant Management Challenges and the Solutions description: To help you improve your state’s processes and, in turn, increase your state’s grant dollars drawdown, we are sharing the five most common state grant management challenges. image: https://www.streamlinksoftware.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ferenc-horvath-4gKHjKG7ty4-unsplash-1.jpg --- [![facebook-white](https://info.amplifund.com/hubfs/facebook-white.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/AmpliFund/) [![twitter-white](https://info.amplifund.com/hubfs/twitter-white.svg)](https://twitter.com/AmpliFund_) [![LinkedIn-white](https://info.amplifund.com/hubfs/LinkedIn-white.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifund) - [Login](https://www.gotomygrants.com/account/login.aspx) - [Main Login](https://www.gotomygrants.com/account/login.aspx) - [IL Login](https://il.amplifund.com/) - [MT Login](https://mt.amplifund.com/) - [NE Login](https://ne.amplifund.com/) [![AmpliFund_Euna_Logo_Full Color](https://info.amplifund.com/hubfs/AmpliFund_Euna_Logo_Full%20Color.svg "AmpliFund_Euna_Logo_Full Color")](https://eunasolutions.com/) Toggle Menu - Solutions - [For Grant Makers](https://www.amplifund.com/grant-management-software/grant-maker/) - [For Grant Seekers](https://www.amplifund.com/grant-management-software/grant-seeker/) - [For Full Grant Lifecycle](https://www.amplifund.com/grant-management-software/for-full-grant-lifecycle/) - [Integration Capabilities](https://www.amplifund.com/grant-management-software/integration-capabilities/) - [Grant Writing & Consulting](https://www.amplifund.com/grant-management-software/grant-writing-consulting/) - [Grant Management Assistance](https://www.amplifund.com/grant-management-software/grant-management-assistance/) - Who We Serve - [State Government](https://www.amplifund.com/who-we-serve/state-government-grants-management/) - [Local Government](https://www.amplifund.com/who-we-serve/local-government-grants-management/) - [Tribal Government](https://www.amplifund.com/who-we-serve/tribal-grants-management/) - [Additional Markets](https://www.amplifund.com/who-we-serve/additional-markets-grants-management/) - [Learning Hub](https://www.amplifund.com/learning-hub/) - [Resources](https://www.amplifund.com/learning-hub/resources/) - [Case Studies](https://www.amplifund.com/learning-hub/customer-stories/) - [Blog](https://www.amplifund.com/learning-hub/resources/articles/) - [Events](https://www.amplifund.com/learning-hub/upcoming-events/) - [Custom Grants Training](https://www.amplifund.com/learning-hub/custom-grants-training/) - About - [About Us](https://www.amplifund.com/about-us/) - [Partners](https://www.amplifund.com/about-us/partner-with-amplifund/) - [Careers](https://www.amplifund.com/about-us/careers/) - [Security and Privacy](https://www.amplifund.com/about-us/security-and-privacy/) - [Accessibility](https://www.amplifund.com/about-us/accessibility/) - [Request a Demo](https://www.amplifund.com/request-a-demo/) # Common State Grant Management Challenges and the Solutions By [Adam Roth](https://info.amplifund.com/blog/author/adam-roth) January 9, 2020 ![Common State Grant Management Challenges and the Solutions](https://www.streamlinksoftware.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ferenc-horvath-4gKHjKG7ty4-unsplash-1.jpg) Improving your state’s grants management processes can be overwhelming, especially as the space continues to become evolve and become more complex.  To help you improve your state’s processes and, in turn, increase your state’s grant dollars drawdown, we are sharing the five most common state grant management challenges (as identified by the Government Accountability Office and Data Foundation) and the best ways in which to remedy them. **Challenge: **Lack of internal controls **Solution:** Conduct regular trainings and establish a centralized hub **Challenge: **Lack of allocation of duties **Solution:** Clearly define user roles **Challenge: **Issues with non-compliance **Solution:** Associate costs with activities and identify changes, new strategies, and the success of performance goals **Challenge: **Improper monitoring of progress **Solution:** Establish transparency with accurate reports **Challenge: **Lack of timeliness for grant closeout **Solution:** Procure a robust notification system for the entire grant lifecycle However, bringing efficiency to your state’s grant management doesn’t end with these five tips. From being aware of data legislation to researching state success stories, there’s more you can do to get the most out of your dollars. 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