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Local Government Explainer: Evaluating & Implementing a Grant Management System

Local Government Grant Management Explainer on Evaluating and implementing a grant management system.

Cities, towns, and counties are overcoming barriers to program success by leveraging GMS technology. 

How are manual processes impeding your grant management efforts? With program performance and outcomes increasingly scrutinized, local governments need modern tools to manage grant portfolios effectively. This Explainer provides a practical guide for evaluating, selecting, and planning your implementation of a grant management system (GMS) that will vastly improve how your organization manages grants and drives measurable results.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • How to assess your organization’s readiness for a GMS and build a strong business case for change
  • Essential capabilities to look for when evaluating solutions, from pre-award features to financial system integration to subrecipient access and reporting capabilities
  • Implementation and adoption strategies, including team structure, training approaches, change management practices, and success metrics

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