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Federal Grant Management
- April Danos
- November 5th, 2025
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Conducting a Grant Audit: Ensuring Funding Integrity and Compliance
Grant Audit: Ensuring Funding Integrity and Compliance A grant audit is a critical tool for ensuring funding integrity, maintaining compliance, and optimizing performance across the grant lifecycle. In today’s evolving federal funding environment, audits go far beyond routine oversight—they help...
- April Danos
- October 29th, 2025
Utilizing the DOT CRISI Grant for Rail Infrastructure Developments
Unlocking Rail Infrastructure Potential with the DOT CRISI Grant The DOT CRISI Grant offers a powerful opportunity to modernize America's rail infrastructure and address multimodal transportation challenges. With billions in funding available under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Imp...
- April Danos
- October 22nd, 2025
Mastering Grant Reporting Requirements for Ongoing Success
Meeting grant reporting requirements is essential for federal program success in today’s highly regulated funding environment. For agency leaders, grant managers, and contract administrators, compliance is not just a checkbox — it’s a strategic tool to secure funding continuity, avoid audits, ...
- April Danos
- October 15th, 2025
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Implementing Grant Management Best Practices for Optimal Results
Implementing grant management best practices is essential for federal agencies aiming to achieve compliance, transparency, and impact across the grant lifecycle. Navigating federal funding successfully requires more than just obtaining awards—it demands continuous improvement in governance, risk m...
- April Danos
- October 8th, 2025
Navigating Federal Grant Compliance Requirements and Strategies
Successfully managing federal grant compliance requirements is fundamental for agencies tasked with overseeing public funding across sectors such as infrastructure, security, transportation, and community development. As the complexity of federal grants increases, aligning compliance efforts with st...
- April Danos
- September 24th, 2025
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Tips for Securing Federal Funding for Transportation Infrastructure
Strategies to Successfully Secure Federal Funding for Transportation Securing federal funding for transportation remains a top priority for agencies tasked with advancing roads, bridges, transit networks, and freight corridors. In today’s competitive grant environment, success requires strategic a...
- April Danos
- September 17th, 2025
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The Importance of Pre-Award Services in Grant Management
The Strategic Value of Pre Award Services in Federal Grant Management Pre award services are the foundation of successful federal grant management in today’s compliance-driven environment. For agencies managing infrastructure, transportation, security, or emergency preparedness programs, executing...
- April Danos
- September 10th, 2025
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Federal Award Management Best Practices: Compliance and Success
Federal Award Management Best Practices for Compliance and Grant Success Federal award management is a critical function that ensures regulatory compliance, drives program success, and maximizes the value of federally funded initiatives. As funding grows more complex—from the Bipartisan Infrastruc...
- April Danos
- September 3rd, 2025
Demystifying the Grant Process: An Essential Guide for Leaders
Understanding the Grant Process: A Strategic Guide for Federal Leaders The grant process is a critical pathway for federal agency leaders, grant managers, and compliance officers to secure and manage funding aligned with national priorities. Each year, billions in federal dollars are distributed acr...
- ODGS
- August 27th, 2025
Pre-Award Grant Management: Setting the Stage for Success
Pre-award grant management is one of the most important—and often underestimated—phases of the grant lifecycle. It plays a vital role in shaping how successfully an organization secures and manages funding. At OD Grant Solutions (ODGS), we specialize in guiding clients through this critical stag...
Securing Our Ports: The Port Security Grant Program Explained
The Port Security Grant Program is a vital initiative administered by the Department of Homeland Security to protect the United States' maritime gateways. This federal program provides critical financial assistance to ports, terminals, and maritime stakeholders for security enhancements. By funding ...
- ODGS
- August 13th, 2025
Understanding Federal Transit Grants: An Expert’s Perspective
Federal transit grants are a critical funding source for transportation agencies working to modernize infrastructure, improve mobility, and meet sustainability goals. These competitive and formula-based grants support everything from low-emission bus fleets to service expansions in underserved commu...
PIDP Grants: Understanding the Port Infrastructure Development Program
The Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grants offer transformative opportunities for U.S. maritime and port authorities, enabling critical upgrades that modernize infrastructure, improve operations, and boost environmental sustainability. As ports face growing demands from global trade, ...
- ODGS
- July 23rd, 2025
Unlocking FTA Funds: Strategies for Effective Grant Utilization
FTA funds support public transportation systems in both urban and rural areas across the United States. These federal resources play a critical role in expanding infrastructure, integrating new technologies, and improving operational efficiency. By securing FTA funds, transit agencies can modernize ...
Securing Federal Transit Administration Grants, A Comprehensive Guide
Navigating the terrain of securing Federal Transit Administration grants can be complex but deeply rewarding for public transit projects. These grants are pivotal in supporting the maintenance and enhancement of public transportation infrastructure across the United States. This comprehensive guide ...
- ODGS
- July 9th, 2025
Navigating FTA Grants: Maximizing Your Transportation Project’s Potential
In the realm of public transportation funding, understanding and effectively utilizing Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants is crucial. These grants serve as a lifeline for enhancing public transportation infrastructure across urban and rural communities. By diving deep into the intricacies o...
- ODGS
- July 2nd, 2025
Grant Administration vs Grant Management: What’s the Difference?
When navigating the intricate world of grants, clarity on the distinction between grant administration vs grant management is crucial, yet the terms are often mistakenly used interchangeably. Understanding the roles these processes play can enhance your effectiveness and ensure the success of your f...
- ODGS
- June 25th, 2025
Green Transportation Grants: A Strategic Path to Efficiency and Sustainability
In today's evolving transportation landscape, green transportation grants play a pivotal role in helping organizations reduce environmental impact while improving operational performance. These grants, offered at both federal and state levels, provide funding to support the adoption of clean technol...
Understanding the Uniform Guidance Audit: Pro Tips on the Single Audit
The Uniform Guidance Audit, commonly known as the Single Audit, is a crucial process for any organization that expends $750,000 or more in federal funds within a fiscal year. Governed by 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F, this audit is designed to ensure that federal dollars are used appropriately, efficient...
- ODGS
- June 4th, 2025
What is Grant Management?
Grant management is an intricate yet vital process for organizations that secure funding through grants. It encompasses the entire life cycle of a grant, beginning from the pre-award phase through to final project execution and closeout. Understanding what grant management entails is crucial for mai...