Grant Compliance Services
Practical Support for Nonprofits Managing Restricted Funds
Grant funding can accelerate impact—but only when it is managed correctly. Every grant comes with specific rules about how funds may be used, tracked, and reported. Failure to follow those rules can result in lost funding, repayment demands, audit findings, or damaged funder relationships.
ACL Consulting provides hands-on grant compliance services that align directly with our Grant Compliance Checklist, helping nonprofits move from uncertainty to confidence.
Why Grant Compliance Matters
Grant compliance is not just an administrative task—it is a core part of organizational sustainability. Strong compliance systems:
- Protect your nonprofit from financial and legal risk
- Build trust with funders and donors
- Support clean audits and accurate reporting
- Increase competitiveness for future grants
Our role is to translate complex requirements into clear, manageable systems that fit your organization’s size and capacity.
Our Grant Compliance Services
Each service below corresponds directly to a section of our Grant Compliance Checklist.
Pre-Award Readiness & Risk Review
Before funds are awarded, we help ensure your organization is prepared.
Services include:
- Review of organizational eligibility and registrations (UEI, SAM.gov, EIN)
- Assessment of internal controls and financial capacity
- Alignment of mission, programs, and grant requirements
- Board and leadership readiness guidance
Outcome: Your organization enters the grant process prepared and compliant from day one.
Award Setup & Compliance Mapping
Once funding is awarded, early setup is critical.
Services include:
- Identification and documentation of ALN (formerly CFDA) numbers
- Review of Notice of Award and special conditions
- Allowable vs. unallowable cost analysis
- Creation of grant-specific fund codes and program codes
- Development of internal compliance summaries for staff
Outcome: Clear rules, clear tracking, and reduced risk of misuse.
Financial Compliance & Internal Controls
We help nonprofits manage restricted funds with confidence.
Services include:
- Grant-compliant budgeting and cost allocation support
- Guidance on 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) requirements
- Procurement and documentation compliance review
- Expense tracking and reconciliation support
- Match and cost-share tracking (if applicable)
Outcome: Financial records that stand up to funder and auditor review.
Programmatic Compliance & Monitoring
Compliance extends beyond finances to how programs are delivered.
Services include:
- Alignment of program activities with grant narratives
- Outcome and performance metric tracking
- Monitoring of geographic and service restrictions
- Support for budget or scope modification requests
- Subrecipient monitoring guidance
Outcome: Programs remain aligned with approved grant purposes and expectations.
Reporting & Funder Communication
Accurate, timely reporting is essential to maintaining funding.
Services include:
- Development of reporting calendars and reminders
- Preparation and review of financial reports
- Support with narrative and outcome reporting
- Verification of required identifiers (ALN, FAIN, grant IDs)
- Documentation of submissions and funder communications
Outcome: Reports that are consistent, accurate, and on time.
Audit & Monitoring Support
For federal and large grants, audit readiness is non-negotiable.
Services include:
- Single Audit readiness assessments
- Documentation organization and retention planning
- Time and effort reporting guidance
- Resolution of prior audit findings
- Support during funder or agency monitoring visits
Outcome: Reduced audit stress and improved long-term compliance posture.
Grant Close-Out & Documentation
Proper close-out protects future funding opportunities.
Services include:
- Final financial and programmatic report support
- Verification of fund usage or return of unspent funds
- Documentation archiving and retention planning
- Lessons-learned reviews for future grants
Outcome: Grants closed cleanly and professionally.
Who This Service Is For
Our compliance services are ideal for:
- Small and mid-sized nonprofits managing restricted funds
- Organizations receiving federal, state, or large foundation grants
- Nonprofits preparing for audits or funder monitoring
- Leadership teams seeking stronger internal controls
How ACL Consulting Is Different
- We do not hand you a checklist and walk away. We:
- Translate compliance into plain language
- Build systems your staff can actually use
- Scale support to your organization’s capacity
- Act as a long-term partner, not just a vendor
Ready to Strengthen Your Grant Compliance?
Grant funding should support your mission—not put it at risk.
Contact ACL Consulting to discuss how our Grant Compliance Services can help your organization remain compliant, confident, and funder-ready.