Federal Grants Explained – Détails, épisodes et analyse

The sudden proposed freeze of federal grant funding caused widespread panic around the country. Go behind-the-scenes with me as a federal grant expert and former federal employee as I shed light on what's happening to federal financial assistance (including grants).

I'll provide a chronological breakdown of the proposed pause, provide insight on why the announced pause was so alarming to many people in the US, shed light on all the different grantees around the country and around the world, explain why certain grants are targeted, and even provide the backstory on the U.S. Department of Education and why it is being targeted for a shutdown.

#federalfunding #federalgrants #trump #grantfunds #governmentgrants

ABOUT ME:
I'm the founder and CEO of GrantWin Consulting and the lead trainer for GrantWin Academy and I have over 18 years of federal grants experience.

Before starting the firm, I obtained and managed multimillion dollar federal and other government grants for nonprofits and managed grants as a research program manager at a top research university. I was also a public health analyst at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) where I reviewed research grant continuation applications, collaborated with grantees, and coordinated reverse site visits.

I'm one of approximately 313 Certified Grants Management Specialists (CGMS) in the US, a member of the Thompson Grants Expert Panel, the creator of a 4.5/5 star rated federal grant management training series for a federal agency, and a former fiscal consultant on monitoring visits of state agency recipients of federal grants.

I've also spoken about federal grants on several podcasts and stages. I'm a mom of three who enjoys international fiction and foreign films, and I'm a world travel enthusiast.

ABOUT GRANTWIN:
GrantWin is a grant consulting and training firm based in Atlanta, GA that provides pre- and post-award services to support our clients as they find, obtain, manage and comply with federal grants.

For over six years, we have provided a range of services for our nonprofit, university, for profit, and local government clients.

Our staff has a combined 80 years of experience, and we have obtained and managed federal grants from the perspectives of a recipient, subrecipient, and passthrough entity from over 20 federal and other government agencies. Our firm developed a federal grant management training series for a federal agency that is consistently rated 4.5/5 stars by over 700 participants.

We support all types of organizations but have a special interest in helping nonprofit organizations navigate the federal grant funding landscape.

GrantWin's mission is to help organizations find, obtain, manage, and keep federal grants that positively impact people and communities.

LINKS:
Consulting Firm: https://grantwinconsulting.com/
Case Studies: https://grantwinconsulting.com/case-studies/
Academy: https://www.grantsworksacademy.com/
Access Our Top Training About Federal Grants: https://bit.ly/40ENNFh
Highlights from our 2024 Summit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEvg2jTmW4k
Book Me As Your Next Speaker: https://grantwinconsulting.com/speaking-and-media/
Check out the Age Has No Limit podcast: https://bit.ly/40TpAv9

For this episode, I dive into the massive restructuring of USAID (United States Agency for International Development).

In just two weeks, the agency has gone from over 10,000 employees to about 611. It has been folded into the State Department, its website has disappeared save for a few archive pages, and masking tape has been used to cover its name on its DC headquarters.

Former Senator and now Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been appointed as the Acting Administrator and many of its grants are in question.

I'll break down:
A brief history of USAID
Its original mission
The reasons behind the current administration's decision to restructure
What the future holds for the agency

Two additional videos are included--one featuring Kelly Fraser, a federal grant pro who has managed USAID grants and knows several former USAID employees and/or contractors. The second video looks at US government data on federal grants to USAID.

#usaid #federalgrants #grantfunds #trump #elonmusk #governmentfunding #federalgovernment

RESOURCES:
Kaiser Family Foundation: https://www.kff.org/quick-take/what-is-happening-to-usaid/
BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdd9p8g405no
Just Security: https://www.justsecurity.org/107267/can-president-dissolve-usaid-by-executive-order/
USAID Archives: https://2012-2017.usaid.gov/who-we-are/usaid-history
Washington Times: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/feb/8/house-republicans-introduce-bill-erase-usaid/
Washington Times: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/feb/7/trump-says-revoked-biden-security-clearance/
Federal News Network: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/reorganization/2025/02/usaid-staffers-are-instructed-to-stay-out-of-the-agencys-washington-headquarters/

ABOUT ME:
I'm the founder and CEO of GrantWin Consulting and the lead trainer for GrantWin Academy and I have over 18 years of federal grants experience.

Before starting the firm, I obtained and managed multimillion dollar federal and other government grants for nonprofits and managed grants as a research program manager at a top research university.

I was also a public health analyst at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) where I reviewed research grant continuation applications, collaborated with grantees, and coordinated reverse site visits.

I'm one of approximately 313 Certified Grants Management Specialists (CGMS) in the US, a member of the Thompson Grants Expert Panel, the creator of a 4.5/5 star rated federal grant management training series for a federal agency, and a former fiscal consultant on monitoring visits of state agency recipients of federal grants.

I've also spoken about federal grants on several podcasts and stages. I'm a mom of three who enjoys international fiction and foreign films, and I'm a world travel enthusiast.

ABOUT GRANTWIN:
GrantWin is a grant consulting and training firm based in Atlanta, GA that provides pre- and post-award services to support our clients as they find, obtain, manage and comply with federal grants.

For over six years, we have provided a range of services for our nonprofit, university, for profit, and local government clients.

Our staff has a combined 80 years of experience, and we have obtained and managed federal grants from the perspectives of a recipient, subrecipient, and passthrough entity from over 20 federal and other government agencies.

Our firm also developed a federal grant management training series for a federal agency that is consistently rated 4.5/5 stars by over 700 participants.

We support all types of organizations but have a special interest in helping nonprofit organizations navigate the federal grant funding landscape.

GrantWin's mission is to help organizations find, obtain, manage, and keep federal grants that positively impact people and communities.

A $16 Billion tunnel… A $1.2 Billion clean energy hub… Critical bridge repairs… All paused, rescinded, or cancelled? Or just threats for government shutdown negotiation leverage?

What one shocking thing do these projects have in common?

In this episode of Federal Grants Explained, host Patrice Davis, a former federal employee and grant expert, investigates the nearly $28 BILLION in federal grants suddenly frozen or terminated in Democratic-leaning districts.

We're cutting through the "Flood the Zone" media strategy to expose the real-world impact of these cancellations. We'll break down the grants, the jobs at stake, and the political power plays behind the headlines.

During this episode, you'll learn:
The shocking breakdown of paused projects: $27.24 Billion in "Blue Districts" vs. $738 Million in "Red Districts."
A deep dive into the cancelled $16 Billion Hudson River Tunnel project—was it really cancelled or was it political posturing?
The truth behind the paused Cape Cod Bridges and what their "functional obsolescence" means for millions.
How the cancellation of the ARCHES clean hydrogen project threatens 200,000 jobs and a $10 billion private investment.
Why our team calls federal grants the "invisible infrastructure" and what these cuts mean for our future.

RESOURCES:
https://www.nj.com/news/2025/10/heres-what-happens-to-the-hudson-river-tunnel-project-linking-nj-and-nyc-now-that-trump-terminated-it.html
https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/investing-america-biden-harris-administration-announces-11-billion-grants-and
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/10/14/us/trump-grants-democrat-districts-government-shutdown.html
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/10/18/gateway-tunnel-trump-infrastructure-project-ny-nj/86730690007/
https://rock929rocks.com/2025/10/23/massachusetts-leaders-issue-joint-statement-on-cape-cod-bridges/
https://dredgewire.com/trump-administration-pauses-11-billion-in-usace-projects-including-cape-cod-bridges-amid-shutdown/
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/white-house-cancels-nearly-8b-in-clean-energy-projects-in-blue-states
https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2024-08/H2Hubs%20Arches%20Booklet_Factsheet.pdf
https://keyt.com/news/california/2025/10/23/california-congressional-members-demand-restoration-of-billions-in-energy-grants/

ABOUT ME:
I'm the founder and CEO of GrantWin Consulting and the lead trainer for GrantWin Academy and I have over 18 years of federal grants experience.

Before starting the firm, I obtained and managed multimillion dollar federal and other government grants for nonprofits and managed grants as a research program manager at a top research university.

I was also a public health analyst at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) where I reviewed research grant continuation applications, collaborated with grantees, and coordinated reverse site visits.

I'm one of approximately 313 Certified Grants Management Specialists (CGMS) in the US, a member of the Thompson Grants Expert Panel, and the creator of a 4.5/5 star rated federal grant management training series for a federal agency.

LINKS:
Consulting Firm: https://grantwinconsulting.com/
Case Studies: https://grantwinconsulting.com/case-studies/
Academy: https://www.grantsworksacademy.com/
Access Our Top Training About Federal Grants: https://bit.ly/40ENNFh
Book Me As Your Next Speaker: https://grantwinconsulting.com/speaking-and-media/
Check out the Age Has No Limit podcast: https://bit.ly/40TpAv9

In this revealing episode of Federal Grants Explained, we sit down with Aisha Bussey and Alicia Brown from The Capital Good Fund to uncover the shocking story behind the organization's cancelled $156 million Solar for All grant from the EPA.

After weeks of 80-hour work weeks, their team secured a landmark grant to bring solar power to thousands of low-income households. Then, without warning, it was ripped away.

In this episode, we discuss:
---- The moment they found out their $156M grant was terminated and the panic, frustration, and fear that followed.
---- The real-world impact: what projects were killed, how many jobs were lost, and which communities were left behind.
---- The inside story of the grueling 6-8 week application process involving multiple organizations and subrecipients.
---- The current administration's cancellation of the Solar for All program and the elimination of the CDFI staff at the Treasury.
---- The future of The Capital Good Fund and their stance on federal grants.

This is a must-listen for anyone in the nonprofit sector, climate justice, community development, or anyone who applies for federal grants. It's a stark reminder of the human cost behind policy changes.

Learn more about The Capital Good Fund:
https://capitalgoodfund.org

ABOUT ME:
I'm the founder and CEO of GrantWin Consulting and the lead trainer for GrantWin Academy and I have over 18 years of federal grants experience.

Before starting the firm, I obtained and managed multimillion dollar federal and other government grants for nonprofits and managed grants as a research program manager at a top research university.

I'm one of approximately 313 Certified Grants Management Specialists (CGMS) in the US, a member of the Thompson Grants Expert Panel, the creator of a 4.5/5 star rated federal grant management training series for a federal agency. I'm a mom of three who enjoys international fiction and foreign films, and I'm a world travel enthusiast.

ABOUT GRANTWIN:
GrantWin is a grant consulting and training firm based in Atlanta, GA that provides pre- and post-award services to support our clients as they find, obtain, manage and comply with federal grants.

For over six years, we have provided a range of services for our nonprofit, university, for profit, and local government clients.

Our staff has a combined 80 years of experience, and we have obtained and managed federal grants from the perspectives of a recipient, subrecipient, and passthrough entity from over 20 federal and other government agencies.

We support all types of organizations but have a special interest in helping nonprofit organizations navigate the federal grant funding landscape.

GrantWin's mission is to help organizations find, obtain, manage, and keep federal grants that positively impact people and communities.

LINKS:
Consulting Firm: https://grantwinconsulting.com/
Case Studies: https://grantwinconsulting.com/case-studies/
Academy: https://www.grantsworksacademy.com/
Access Our Top Training About Federal Grants: https://bit.ly/40ENNFh
Book Me As Your Next Speaker: https://grantwinconsulting.com/speaking-and-media/

What is the status of the landmark $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law?

In this episode of Federal Grants Explained, I take a deep dive into the BIL—background, the 60,000 projects to be funded, Biden Administration rollout of the funding, grants canceled in 2025, and more.

In this episode I break down:
**** The massive promise of $550 billion in NEW investments for transportation, clean energy, water, broadband, and resilience
**** How the law was designed to create union jobs, advance environmental justice, and align with Biden's Justice40 initiative
**** The shift. Discover which major grant programs—including the multi-billion dollar Solar for All initiative—have been completely canceled
**** How key policies like Justice40 have been revoked
**** How up to 97% of certain funds, like the "Reconnecting Communities" program, remain uncertain
**** How the current administration is reprogramming billions of dollars away from clean hydrogen and carbon capture towards fossil fuels, rare earths, and nuclear energy
**** The original visionary guidebook
**** How current officials may be positioning the current administration as the source of the funded projects

We'll also highlight the LIVE funding opportunities still on the table through 2026 that you can apply for right now.

RESOURCES:
They Won A $156 Million Grant. Then It Was Cancelled: https://youtu.be/xTwgCTxRDcM
A Behind the Scenes Look at HHS Downsizing: Ex-Federal Grant Official Shares His Story: https://youtu.be/iw9McovA2aE
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58): https://www.congress.gov/117/plaws/publ58/PLAW-117publ58.pdf
Building A Better America Guidebook: https://bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/BUILDING-A-BETTER-AMERICA-V2.pdf
https://virginiamercury.com/2025/12/26/federal-funding-shifts-cloud-virginias-transportation-plans-for-2026/
https://www.urban.org/research/publication/federal-infrastructure-spending-transportation-four-years-after-infrastructure
https://www.nga.org/infrastructure-implementation-resources/
https://t4america.org/2025/09/17/grants-are-under-attack-on-two-fronts-congress-should-stand-up-to-usdot-and-assert-its-power-over-the-purse/

ABOUT ME:
I'm the founder and CEO of GrantWin (formerly Grants Works). I have over 18 years of federal grants experience.

Before starting the firm, I obtained and managed multimillion dollar federal and other government grants for nonprofits and managed grants as a research program manager at a top research university.

I'm one of approximately 313 Certified Grants Management Specialists (CGMS) in the US, a member of the Thompson Grants Expert Panel, the creator of a 4.7/5 star rated federal grant management training series for a federal agency.

I'm a mom of three who enjoys international fiction and foreign films, and I'm a world travel enthusiast.

ABOUT GRANTWIN:
GrantWin is a federal grant consulting firm based in Atlanta, GA that provides pre- and post-award services to support our clients as they find, obtain, manage and comply with federal grants.

For almost six years, we have provided a range of services for our nonprofit, university, for profit, and local government clients. Our staff has a combined 80 years of experience, and we have obtained and managed federal grants from the perspectives of a recipient, subrecipient, and passthrough entity from over 20 federal and other government agencies.

We support all types of organizations but have a special interest in helping nonprofit organizations navigate the federal grant funding landscape. Grants Works' mission is to help nonprofits find, obtain, manage, and keep federal grants that positively impact people and communities.

LINKS:
Consulting Firm: https://grantwinconsulting.com/
Case Studies: https://grantwinconsulting.com/case-studies/

A nonprofit leader convicted of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery and federal programs bribery.

The primary co-conspirator convicted of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery, bribery, and conspiracy to commit money laundering and money laundering.

USDA grant funds used to buy vehicles, electronics, international travel, and even homes in Ohio and Kentucky as well as homes in Turkey and Kenya. Shell companies were created and some co-conspirators are reported to have received more than $18 million in "administrative fees."

So far, there have been 79 indictments, of which 50 people pled guilty and 7 have been convicted including Feeding Our Future founder and CEO Aimee Bock.

Hi, I'm Patrice Davis, and on Federal Grants Explained, I break down federal grants.

In this episode, I use the Feeding Our Future fraud (USDA's SFSP and CACFP programs) to illustrate how federal grant funds can be misused.

#feedingourfuture #federalgrants #grantfraud #grants #minnesota #grantsmanagement

YOU'LL LEARN:
--- How Feeding Our Future operated as a sponsor and allegedly defrauded the system.
--- Some of the regulatory requirements for monitoring subrecipients.

LEARN ABOUT OUR NEXT COHORT:
Evaluating and Monitoring Your Subrecipients and Grant-funded Contractors
https://www.grantsworksacademy.com/offers/aQq7Fr8A/checkout

OUR TRAINING CALENDAR:
Find cohort-based, on-demand, and member-based training options here: https://www.grantsworksacademy.com/store

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ABOUT ME:
I'm the founder and CEO of GrantWin® Consulting (formerly Grants Works) and the lead trainer for GrantWin Academy and I have over 18 years of federal grants experience.

Before starting the firm, I obtained and managed multimillion dollar federal and other government grants for nonprofits and managed grants as a research program manager at a top research university.

I'm one of approximately 313 Certified Grants Management Specialists (CGMS) in the US, a member of the Thompson Grants Expert Panel, the creator of a 4.7 out of 5 star rated federal grant management training series for a federal agency.

I'm a mom of three who enjoys international fiction and foreign films, and I'm a world travel enthusiast.

ABOUT GRANTWIN®:
GrantWin® is a grant consulting and training firm based in Atlanta, GA that provides pre- and post-award services to support our clients as they find, obtain, manage and comply with federal grants.

For over six years, we have provided a range of services for our nonprofit, university, for profit, and local government clients. Our staff has a combined 80 years of experience, and we have obtained and managed federal grants from the perspectives of a recipient, subrecipient, and passthrough entity from over 20 federal and other government agencies.

We support all types of organizations as they navigate the federal grant funding landscape. GrantWin® Consulting's mission is to help organizations find, obtain, manage, and keep federal grants that positively impact people and communities.

LINKS:
Consulting Firm: https://grantwinconsulting.com/
Case Studies: https://grantwinconsulting.com/case-studies/
Academy: https://www.grantsworksacademy.com/
Access Our Top Training About Federal Grants: https://bit.ly/40E
Book Me As Your Next Speaker: https://grantwinconsulting.com/speaking-and-media/

Has your organization spent $1M+ in federal grant funds this year? Then a Single Audit applies to you—whether you're ready or not.

In this episode of Federal Grants Explained, I provide an overview of single audits, why auditors care about your internal controls and documentation, and some of the most common findings that trigger corrective action plans.

PREFER TO WATCH THE EPISODE?
Use this link: https://youtu.be/MkcvNGzIWfk

YOU'LL LEARN:
What the OMB Compliance Supplement is (and why some grantees ignore it at their own risk)
One of the primary documents requested by auditors during a Single Audit
How to move from audit anxiety to audit readiness

Plus: I share real examples from my 20+ years managing federal grants.

GRAB THE PRIMER:
https://keap.page/qlc809/grant-compliance-advisory.html

LEARN ABOUT OUR NEXT COHORT (May 14 – June 4, 2026):
https://www.grantsworksacademy.com/offers/Eh7F4572/checkout

OUR TRAINING CALENDAR:
Find cohort-based, on-demand, and member-based training options here: https://www.grantsworksacademy.com/store

RESOURCES:
State of TN Single Audit (for the year ended June 30, 2024): https://digitaltennessee.tnsos.gov/ct_single_audit_reports/27/
2 CFR 200 Subpart F: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-F

ABOUT ME:
I'm the founder and CEO of GrantWin™️ Consulting (formerly Grants Works) and the lead trainer for GrantWin Academy. I have over 18 years of federal grants experience.

Before starting the firm, I obtained and managed multimillion dollar federal and other government grants for nonprofits and managed grants as a research program manager at a top research university. I'm also a former CDC employee who worked with grantees.

I'm one of approximately 313 Certified Grants Management Specialists (CGMS) in the US, a member of the Thompson Grants Expert Panel, and the creator of a 4.7 out of 5 star rated federal grant management training series for a federal agency.

I'm a mom of three who enjoys international fiction and foreign films, and I'm a world travel enthusiast.

ABOUT GRANTWIN:
GrantWin is a grant consulting and training firm based in Atlanta, GA that provides pre- and post-award services to support our clients as they find, obtain, manage and comply with federal grants. For over six years, we have provided a range of services for our nonprofit, university, for profit, and local government clients. Our staff has a combined 80 years of experience, and we have obtained and managed federal grants from the perspectives of a recipient, subrecipient, and passthrough entity from over 20 federal and other government agencies.

We support all types of organizations as they navigate the federal grant funding landscape. GrantWin Consulting's mission is to help organizations find, obtain, manage, and keep federal grants that positively impact people and communities.

LINKS:
Consulting Firm: https://grantwinconsulting.com/
Case Studies: https://grantwinconsulting.com/case-studies/
Academy: https://www.grantsworksacademy.com/
Access Our Top Training About Federal Grants: https://bit.ly/40E
Book Me As Your Next Speaker: https://grantwinconsulting.com/speaking-and-media/

Welcome to a brand-new era of Federal Grants Explained.

In this premiere episode of our "Grants Explained Around the World" series, host Patrice Davis (CEO of GrantWin Consulting) takes a brief detour from the US federal grant system and heads to Jamaica—an upper-middle-income Caribbean powerhouse in culture and business.

Jamaica isn't just reggae, beaches, and Usain Bolt — it's home to a sophisticated grant ecosystem moving millions in EU, IDB, and bilateral funding into innovation, social impact, and small business growth.

But here's the twist:

We're not just talking about grants in Jamaica.

We're talking to the woman running a transparent, accountable, and impact-driven grant organization.

Meet Kerry-Lee Lynch, CEO of the United Way of Jamaica (UWJ).

In this episode, you'll discover:
• How UWJ acts as both a grant recipient AND a subgrantor to local organizations
• Their Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework and how it differs from—and stands alongside—global best practices
• How they've diversified revenue streams beyond traditional fundraising
• Real disaster response frameworks for farmers, fisherfolk, and youth
• The IGNITE Grant for agritech, software, and climate innovation
• The Innovation Grant Fund (IGF)
• The Rehabilitation Assistance Grant

WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS:

If you've only studied US federal grants (NOFOs, Uniform Guidance, compliance), you're missing half the global picture.

This episode proves that grant ecosystems outside the US are equally sophisticated, differently structured, and absolutely fundable.

UNITED WAY OF JAMAICA:
Website: https://www.unitedwayofjamaica.org/
Donate: https://www.unitedwayofjamaica.org/donate/
Support UWJ's Hurricane Melissa Disaster Restoration & Rehabilitation Fund: https://bit.ly/4f2bosr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedwayofjamaica/

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RESOURCES:
United Way of Jamaica: https://www.unitedwayofjamaica.org/
Planning Institute of Jamaica report: https://www.pioj.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FCG-AF-CON-10-0_National-Services-Policy_TOR_FINAL.pdf
IGNITE grant information: https://thinkbigee.com/ignite/
INNOVATION Grant Fund: https://thinkbigee.com/innovation-grant-fund-igf/
Rehabilitation Assistance Fund: https://www.mlss.gov.jm/departments/rehabilitation/

ABOUT ME:
I'm the founder and CEO of GrantWin™️ Consulting (formerly Grants Works) and the lead trainer for GrantWin Academy. I have over 18 years of federal grants experience.

Before starting the firm, I obtained and managed multimillion dollar federal and other government grants for nonprofits and managed grants as a research program manager at a top research university. I'm also a former CDC employee who worked with grantees.

I'm one of approximately 313 Certified Grants Management Specialists (CGMS) in the US, a member of the Thompson Grants Expert Panel, and the creator of a 4.7 out of 5 star rated federal grant management training series for a federal agency.

I'm a mom of three who enjoys international fiction and foreign films, and I'm a world travel enthusiast.

ABOUT GRANTWIN:
GrantWin is a grant consulting and training firm based in Atlanta, GA that provides pre- and post-award services to support our clients as they find, obtain, manage and comply with federal grants..

LINKS:
Consulting Firm: https://grantwinconsulting.com/
Case Studies: https://grantwinconsulting.com/case-studies/
Academy: https://www.grantsworksacademy.com/
Book Me As Your Next Speaker: https://grantwinconsulting.com/speaking-and-media/

WHAT I COVER:

In this episode of Federal Grants Explained, I dive into the controversial access Elon Musk and his DOGE team have gained to U.S. federal government payment systems. From the Treasury Department to FEMA, the DOGE team's actions have raised serious questions about security, transparency, and the potential misuse of sensitive data. I break down key concerns, including:
Who controls federal payment systems?
Why forensic auditors weren't involved in fraud investigations.
The $80 million FEMA claw back and its implications for federal grants.
The legal and ethical concerns of DOGE accessing sensitive systems without proper clearances.

I also explore how these actions could impact federal grantees, including nonprofits and local governments, and what it means for the future of federal funding. With court orders, lawsuits, and audits underway, this is a critical moment for accountability in federal spending.

Tune in to understand the risks, the unknowns, and why this story matters to everyone who relies on federal grants. Don't forget to subscribe for more insights into federal grants and funding under the current administration!

#doge #musk #treasurydepartment #federalgrants #fraud #usaid #federalgovernment #fema #grantfunds #grantfunding #federalagency #federal

ABOUT ME:
I'm the founder and CEO of GrantWin Consulting and the lead trainer for GrantWin Academy and I have over 18 years of federal grants experience.

Before starting the firm, I obtained and managed multimillion dollar federal and other government grants for nonprofits and managed grants as a research program manager at a top research university.

I was also a public health analyst at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) where I reviewed research grant continuation applications, collaborated with grantees, and coordinated reverse site visits.

I'm one of approximately 313 Certified Grants Management Specialists (CGMS) in the US, a member of the Thompson Grants Expert Panel, the creator of a 4.5/5 star rated federal grant management training series for a federal agency, and a former fiscal consultant on monitoring visits of state agency recipients of federal grants. I've also spoken about federal grants on several podcasts and stages.

I'm a mom of three who enjoys international fiction and foreign films, and I'm a world travel enthusiast.

ABOUT GRANTWIN:
GrantWin is a grant consulting and training firm based in Atlanta, GA that provides pre- and post-award services to support our clients as they find, obtain, manage and comply with federal grants.

For over six years, we have provided a range of services for our nonprofit, university, for profit, and local government clients.

Our staff has a combined 80 years of experience, and we have obtained and managed federal grants from the perspectives of a recipient, subrecipient, and passthrough entity from over 20 federal and other government agencies. Our firm developed a federal grant management training series for a federal agency that is consistently rated 4.5/5 stars by over 700 participants.

We support all types of organizations but have a special interest in helping nonprofit organizations navigate the federal grant funding landscape.

GrantWin's mission is to help organizations find, obtain, manage, and keep federal grants that positively impact people and communities.

LINKS:
Consulting Firm: https://grantwinconsulting.com/
Case Studies: https://grantwinconsulting.com/case-studies/
Academy: https://www.grantsworksacademy.com/
Access Our Top Training About Federal Grants: https://bit.ly/40ENNFh
Highlights from our 2024 Summit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEvg2jTmW4k
Book Me As Your Next Speaker: https://grantwinconsulting.com/speaking-and-media/

IIn this eye-opening episode, I break down the Trump administration's unprecedented termination of federal grants to universities. Here's what you'll learn:

*** Columbia University's $400M Close Call: Discover why four federal agencies threatened to terminate Columbia's grants over allegations of failing to address antisemitism, the strict compliance demands imposed, and the shocking resignation of its interim president.
***60 Universities on the Watchlist: The U.S. Department of Education is investigating schools like Harvard, Princeton, and Stanford for issues ranging from race-based scholarships to Title VI violations. Find out which institutions face funding freezes—and why.
*** Maine's Standoff: A special deep-dive into the clash between Maine's governor and the federal government over Title IX and transgender athlete policies. Could political retaliation be costing the state millions in critical grants?
***Impact on Jobs & Research: Learn which universities have already laid off thousands of employees and how canceled grants threaten groundbreaking projects (think AI, marine biodiversity, and more).

I also ask several burning questions at the end of the episode. Would love to know your thoughts.

ABOUT ME:
I'm the founder and CEO of GrantWin Consulting and the lead trainer for GrantWin Academy and I have over 18 years of federal grants experience.

Before starting the firm, I obtained and managed multimillion dollar federal and other government grants for nonprofits and managed grants as a research program manager at a top research university. I was also a public health analyst at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) where I reviewed research grant continuation applications, collaborated with grantees, and coordinated reverse site visits.

I'm one of approximately 313 Certified Grants Management Specialists (CGMS) in the US, a member of the Thompson Grants Expert Panel, the creator of a 4.5/5 star rated federal grant management training series for a federal agency, and a former fiscal consultant on monitoring visits of state agency recipients of federal grants.

I've also spoken about federal grants on several podcasts and stages. I'm a mom of three who enjoys international fiction and foreign films, and I'm a world travel enthusiast.

ABOUT GRANTWIN:
GrantWin is a grant consulting and training firm based in Atlanta, GA that provides pre- and post-award services to support our clients as they find, obtain, manage and comply with federal grants.

GrantWin's mission is to help organizations find, obtain, manage, and keep federal grants that positively impact people and communities.

LINKS:
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Case Studies: https://grantwinconsulting.com/case-studies/
Academy: https://www.grantsworksacademy.com/
Access Our Top Training About Federal Grants: https://bit.ly/40ENNFh
Highlights from our 2024 Summit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEvg2jTmW4k
Book Me As Your Next Speaker: https://grantwinconsulting.com/speaking-and-media/
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