The Grants Managements, Sustainability Office (GMSI)  provides grant oversight to ensure that necessary grant functions are appropriately organized, coordinated, controlled, and evaluated. 

Grant Research and Referrals

Research is primarily conducted through eCivis, a licensed grant research engine tool. 

Other grant seeking tools:

In order to support Departments with their grant writing efforts, outsourced grant writing is offered. The GMSI Office coordinates consultant writing assignments and oversees the grant writing process

Accounting & Compliance

The GMSI Office is responsible for grant accounting and financial oversight. An effective accounting process facilitates the audit of federal and state grant transactions; and the preparation of the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and Financial Assistance (SEFA). Compliance is a shared responsibility between the GMSI and City Departments. 

Disaster Cost Recovery

The GMSI Office is also tasked with disaster cost recovery after an emergency and/or disaster.  The GMSI Office coordinates with all City Departments to gather, review, and assemble all documentation needed for reimbursement of City costs.

Training

  
Training is provided to Department Grant Liaison’s throughout the year in various seminars, workshops, webinars and/or one-to-one instruction.