--- title: Organizations Respond to Federal Grant Reforms description: Federal initiatives to standardize grant reporting, such as the DATA Act, Uniform Grant Guidance, and Treasury “Do Not Pay,” have left some with questions. --- [![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/) # Organizations Respond to Federal Grant Reforms By [Adam Roth](https://info.amplifund.com/blog/author/adam-roth) October 20, 2015 ![Federal Reforms](https://www.streamlinksoftware.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/federal-reforms-1.jpg) Recent federal initiatives to standardize grant reporting requirements, such as [the DATA Act](http://www.streamlinksoftware.com/products/data-act-overview/?__hstc=156763748.747aa23b89ca3ebc8130949972f5ebbc.1611692086310.1611692086310.1611692086310.1&__hssc=156763748.38.1611692086311&__hsfp=2406870324), [Uniform Grant Guidance](http://www.streamlinksoftware.com/blog/bid/186973/OMB-Uniform-Grant-Guidance-Effective-Date-and-What-You-Need-to-Know?__hstc=156763748.747aa23b89ca3ebc8130949972f5ebbc.1611692086310.1611692086310.1611692086310.1&__hssc=156763748.38.1611692086311&__hsfp=2406870324) and [Treasury “Do Not Pay,”](http://www.streamlinksoftware.com/blog/bid/187141/The-Treasury-Do-Not-Pay-Initiative-What-it-Means-for-Grantees?__hstc=156763748.747aa23b89ca3ebc8130949972f5ebbc.1611692086310.1611692086310.1611692086310.1&__hssc=156763748.38.1611692086311&__hsfp=2406870324) have left some nonprofits questioning how to meet new compliance requirements. Organizations will now be more accountable for funds received, spending transparency and performance. But, this requires grant recipients to link activities to financial expenditures and results, and report to funders in standardized formats. Below we overview grantees’ readiness for these changes by highlighting key findings from our [2015 State of Grant Management Report](http://www.streamlinksoftware.com/state-of-grant-management-2015/?__hstc=156763748.747aa23b89ca3ebc8130949972f5ebbc.1611692086310.1611692086310.1611692086310.1&__hssc=156763748.38.1611692086311&__hsfp=2406870324). ## Grantee Pain Points Though these initiatives will be beneficial for all parties involved, a lack of direction from federal agencies has left many grantees confused on how to implement. For example, while the government released [57 data standard elements](http://www.streamlinksoftware.com/blog/bid/187751/Treasury-and-OMB-Roll-Out-New-Data-Standards?utm_source=Content&utm_medium=report&utm_campaign=2015%20State%20of%20Grant%20Management%20Report&__hstc=156763748.747aa23b89ca3ebc8130949972f5ebbc.1611692086310.1611692086310.1611692086310.1&__hssc=156763748.38.1611692086311&__hsfp=2406870324) in May 2015, it has yet to provide actionable steps on how to integrate them into everyday processes. Grantees also expect more complex reporting processes to have a trickle-down effect into their workload. [In our recent report](http://www.streamlinksoftware.com/state-of-grant-management-2015?__hssc=156763748.38.1611692086311&__hstc=156763748.747aa23b89ca3ebc8130949972f5ebbc.1611692086310.1611692086310.1611692086310.1&hsCtaTracking=87f6557e-dea3-431f-91c4-81589e8ceeaf%7C431c8486-1ae7-4e32-835e-d65f1f12e4b8&__hsfp=2406870324), 71% of those who receive federal funding expressed new regulations are creating more work for their organizations. They also find fund management and reporting a challenge. Only 8% of organizations receiving funds from sources other than the government cited fund management and reporting as a leading challenge. Yet, this pain point nearly doubles to 17% when the primary revenue source is the government. Overall, federal award-reliant organizations are seeking ways to better understand reform implications, and how to prepare themselves to comply with federal awards. ## Proper Grant Management Preparation So how can grantees prepare for compliance? It starts with education and adapting processes to align with federal requirements: - [**Stay up-to-date with changes.** Follow industry outlets to provide your organization with insight on new standards and regulations in real-time, such as the](http://www.streamlinksoftware.com/state-of-grant-management-2015?__hssc=156763748.38.1611692086311&__hstc=156763748.747aa23b89ca3ebc8130949972f5ebbc.1611692086310.1611692086310.1611692086310.1&hsCtaTracking=87f6557e-dea3-431f-91c4-81589e8ceeaf%7C431c8486-1ae7-4e32-835e-d65f1f12e4b8&__hsfp=2406870324)[Data Transparency Coalition](http://www.datacoalition.org/what-is-data-transparency/data-act/) and [Whitehouse.gov](https://www.whitehouse.gov). - **Report regularly on performance.** Strategically organize grant activities, spend and results by award and project using internal identifiers. This way, you can run reports on performance and financial activities, and ensure awards are on track to meet your goals and budget requirements. - **Keep up with the latest technology**. Our report discovered that [67% of respondents](http://www.streamlinksoftware.com/blog/bid/187842/The-2015-State-of-Grant-Management-Free-Research-Report?__hstc=156763748.747aa23b89ca3ebc8130949972f5ebbc.1611692086310.1611692086310.1611692086310.1&__hssc=156763748.38.1611692086311&__hsfp=2406870324) still use legacy, in-house solutions (e.g. Excel, PDFs, Word documents) to manage their grants, leading to time-consuming, manual processes. [Grant management software](http://www.streamlinksoftware.com/products/grant-management-system/?__hstc=156763748.747aa23b89ca3ebc8130949972f5ebbc.1611692086310.1611692086310.1611692086310.1&__hssc=156763748.38.1611692086311&__hsfp=2406870324) can help eliminate wasted time spent on administrative and reporting tasks. It also manages information as data for easy reporting in the standardized formats government agencies require. Want to learn more on the current state of grant management? Download our “[*2015 State of Grant Management Report*](http://www.streamlinksoftware.com/blog/bid/187842/The-2015-State-of-Grant-Management-Free-Research-Report?__hstc=156763748.747aa23b89ca3ebc8130949972f5ebbc.1611692086310.1611692086310.1611692086310.1&__hssc=156763748.38.1611692086311&__hsfp=2406870324).” Topics: [Industry News](https://info.amplifund.com/blog/topic/topic-industry-news) ### Share: [Send](mailto:?subject=Organizations%20Respond%20to%20Federal%20Grant%20Reforms&body=https://info.amplifund.com/blog/organizations-respond-to-federal-grant-reforms) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https://info.amplifund.com/blog/organizations-respond-to-federal-grant-reforms) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://info.amplifund.com/blog/organizations-respond-to-federal-grant-reforms) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://info.amplifund.com/blog/organizations-respond-to-federal-grant-reforms) ### Essential Resource [![Explainer: OMB's 2024 Uniform Grant Guidance Updates and Changes](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/106419/f9d54e79-62b7-425d-98c6-2188e50181d8.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/106419/f9d54e79-62b7-425d-98c6-2188e50181d8) ### Related Blogs #### [Rachel Bennett The Top 10 Resources of 2022](https://info.amplifund.com/blog/top-10-resources-of-2022) #### [Rachel Bennett Grant Management Response Readiness Checklist](https://info.amplifund.com/blog/response-readiness-checklist) #### [Adam Roth 3 Ways to Improve Your Chances of Winning Federal Infrastructure Funding](https://info.amplifund.com/blog/3-ways-to-improve-chances-of-winning-iija-funding) ### Blogs by Tag - [Drive Best Practices](https://info.amplifund.com/blog/topic/topic-drive-best-practices) - [Local](https://info.amplifund.com/blog/topic/sector-local) - [State](https://info.amplifund.com/blog/topic/sector-state) - [Tribal](https://info.amplifund.com/blog/topic/sector-tribal) - [Maintain Reporting Compliance](https://info.amplifund.com/blog/topic/topic-maintain-reporting-compliance) - [Industry News](https://info.amplifund.com/blog/topic/topic-industry-news) - [See Your Impact](https://info.amplifund.com/blog/topic/topic-see-your-impact) [Previous Blog Streamline Processes With End-to-End Grant Management](https://info.amplifund.com/blog/streamline-processes-with-end-to-end-grant-management) [Next Blog Grant Silos Stand in the Way of Your Financial Success](https://info.amplifund.com/blog/grant-silos-stand-in-the-way-of-your-financial-success) ## Subscribe to our Blog and Resource updates. 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