Grant Writing & Compliance Flashcards
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A nonprofit submits a federal grant report two weeks late without prior approval. The most likely consequence is:
Answer: A formal finding that could affect future funding eligibility and trigger closer oversight
Late reporting is a compliance violation that can result in a finding, increased monitoring, or reduced priority in future funding competitions.
In grant writing, 'triangulating data' in the needs section means:
Answer: Citing three or more independent data sources to establish the problem's credibility
Triangulating data strengthens the needs statement by corroborating the problem with multiple independent sources such as census data, local studies, and client surveys.
When a grant award notice includes 'special conditions,' what should the grantee do first?
Answer: Read, understand, and fulfill all special conditions before drawing down funds
Special conditions are legally binding requirements—often prerequisites to fund drawdown—and must be satisfied to maintain compliance with the award.
A foundation requires a 'diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement' in grant applications. This statement should primarily address:
Answer: How the organization's mission, leadership, programs, and culture reflect a commitment to equitable practices
A DEI statement should holistically describe how equity principles are embedded in governance, staffing, program design, and community relationships.
What is the purpose of a 'budget narrative' in a grant proposal?
Answer: To explain and justify each line item in the project budget, demonstrating how costs relate to program activities
A budget narrative provides the rationale behind each budget line, showing funders that costs are reasonable, necessary, and directly connected to proposed activities.
Which of the following is an example of a conflict of interest in grant management that must be disclosed?
Answer: An executive director whose spouse owns a company selected as a vendor under the grant
A conflict of interest exists when a decision-maker has a personal financial interest in a transaction, such as a family member's business being awarded a contract.
A multi-year federal grant requires an annual 'Federal Financial Report (FFR).' What is its primary purpose?
Answer: To report on cumulative expenditures, unliquidated obligations, and remaining balances to the awarding agency
The FFR (SF-425) provides the federal agency with a financial accounting of how grant funds have been spent relative to the approved budget.