Federal Grant Compliance Essentials
Master the fundamentals of 2 CFR 200 compliance. This comprehensive 28-page guide explains procurement thresholds, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls—in plain English.
"Finally, a compliance guide that doesn't read like a legal document. This explained everything in terms our whole team could understand."
— Grants Manager, Healthcare Organization
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What You'll Learn
8 essential chapters covering federal grant compliance
Understanding 2 CFR 200
What it is, who it applies to, and why it matters for your organization
Procurement Thresholds
Micro-purchase, simplified acquisition, and formal competition requirements
Required Documentation
What records you must keep, for how long, and in what format
Cost Allocation
How to properly allocate costs across multiple funding sources
Vendor Management
SAM.gov verification, debarment checks, and conflict of interest policies
Common Violations
The top 10 audit findings and how to avoid them
Single Audit Prep
When it's required and how to prepare for your first audit
Best Practices
Proven strategies from organizations with zero audit findings
Critical Topics Covered
Procurement Methods Explained
- When to use micro-purchase vs. simplified acquisition
- How to document sole source justifications
- Competitive bidding requirements and timelines
- Price vs. cost analysis: what's the difference?
Allowable vs. Unallowable Costs
- What costs can you charge to federal grants?
- Common mistakes that lead to disallowed costs
- Understanding direct vs. indirect costs
- How to calculate and apply indirect cost rates
Avoiding Common Pitfalls
- Why "missing documentation" is the #1 audit finding
- How to prevent budget overruns that trigger findings
- Vendor verification: don't skip this step
- Time & effort reporting for shared employees
Who This Guide Is For
✓ Organizations New to Federal Grants
Just received your first federal grant? This guide explains everything you need to know to stay compliant from day one.
Perfect for: First-time grant recipients, organizations approaching the $1M Single Audit threshold
✓ Finance Staff Without Grant Experience
New hire in a grant-funded organization? Get up to speed quickly without reading hundreds of pages of regulations.
Perfect for: Finance directors, staff accountants, new grants managers
✓ Organizations With Previous Audit Findings
Had findings in your last audit? This guide explains what auditors look for and how to prevent repeat findings.
Perfect for: Organizations implementing corrective action plans
✓ Board Members & Executive Directors
Understand your fiduciary responsibilities and what questions to ask your finance team about grant compliance.
Perfect for: Board treasurers, audit committee members, executive leadership
What Readers Say
"I've been working in grants for 5 years and this guide taught me things I didn't know. The section on cost allocation alone was worth the download."
Sarah M., Grants Manager
Educational Institution, $4M in federal funding
"Clear, concise, and actually useful. I shared this with our entire finance team and now we're all on the same page about compliance requirements."
James T., Finance Director
Healthcare Nonprofit, First Single Audit
"This guide helped me avoid so many mistakes. The 'Common Pitfalls' chapter should be required reading for anyone managing federal grants."
Maria L., Compliance Officer
Social Services Organization, $8M in grants