Federal Grant Resources: Navigating Government Funding
Federal grants offer transformative scale, but they come with rigorous requirements.
Securing a federal award is a significant milestone for any nonprofit, municipality, or tribal government. However, the complexity of the application and the strictness of compliance can be overwhelming. At DH Leonard Consulting, we specialize in demystifying the federal process—from your initial registration in SAM.gov to the final submission on Grants.gov. Use these resources to build a “federal-ready” organization.
Federal Readiness & Registration
Before you can apply, you must be registered. Ensure your technical foundation is solid.
[FREE] Grant Readiness Checklist Federal applications require specific internal controls. Use this checklist to see if your organization meets the financial and administrative standards required by the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
Understanding SAM.gov and the UEI Learn the technical steps to maintaining an “Active” status in the System for Award Management (SAM) and why your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is your most important asset.
[Webinar] The 5 R’s of Grant Writing See how our signature framework applies to the multi-month timeline of a federal application.
Federal Application Strategy
Government grants are scored on a strict rubric. Learn how to write for the reviewers.
[Webinar] Federal Grants 101: Securing Millions for Your Organization An on-demand training for beginners
[Webinar] Federal Grants 201: How to Feel Confident and Competitive as You Click Submit An on-demand training for Intermediate
Expert Federal Grant Support
The cost of a rejected federal application is high. Let our credentialed experts lead the way.
Federal applications often require 80–100+ hours of work and deep technical knowledge. DH Leonard Consulting provides specialized federal grant services to ensure your application is competitive and compliant:
NOFO Analysis & Strategy: We break down the 60-page PDF into a manageable project plan.
Full-Service Federal Writing: Our team manages the narrative, budget justification, and all mandatory forms.
Technical Review: Already have a draft? We provide a professional critique based on the specific scoring rubric for your agency (HRSA, DOJ, DOE, NIH, etc.).