Federal Grants & Cooperative Agreements
Every year, billions of dollars in federal grants are awarded to a variety of entities, including state and local governments, education and research institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit entities.
Accessing and maintaining this funding comes with complex regulatory challenges. Federal grant recipients, subrecipients, and their contractors face unique challenges stemming from evolving compliance requirements and reporting obligations, audits and investigations, and shifting federal priorities. Navigating these issues can be daunting. Even small missteps may jeopardize funding or future eligibility, potentially resulting in significant financial losses or reputational damage.
Services Overview
Greenberg Traurig’s sophisticated lawyers understand the full lifecycle of the federal grant process. We have significant experience advising clients on the Office of Management and Budget’s Uniform Guidance, as well as the patchwork of agency-specific requirements that apply to federal financial assistance programs. Our team assists recipients and subrecipients from initial application and award, through compliance, performance, audit, and closeout, providing tailored guidance on regulatory requirements, risk management, and best practices.
With our deep knowledge and pragmatic approach, we guide clients through every stage of the grant process, helping to ensure they remain on track and compliant with federal standards.
Grant Dispute Resolution, Investigations & Enforcement Defense
Our team has a wealth of experience representing clients in challenging situations involving federal grants, including grant terminations and disputes, internal and government investigations, mandatory disclosures, enforcement actions, and suspension or debarment proceedings. We work proactively and strategically to protect our clients’ interests, reputations, and eligibility for future funding.
Multidisciplinary Approach
Greenberg Traurig’s collaborative and integrated approach is central to our work with federal grant recipients. As a global, multidisciplinary law firm, we leverage the strengths of lawyers across an array of practice areas—including White Collar Defense & Investigations, Public Finance, Intellectual Property, Government Law & Policy, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity, Export Controls & Economic Sanctions, Environmental, Construction, Energy & Natural Resources, Space & Satellite, Telecommunications, and Health Care & FDA Practice—to deliver holistic support.
Our multidisciplinary approach enables us to identify and address the legal and regulatory challenges clients encounter, from navigating complex compliance requirements and agency-specific regulations to responding to audits and investigations, managing risks in highly specialized sectors, and addressing the complexities of grant suspensions or terminations.
By harnessing GT’s broad capabilities, we help clients maintain compliance while unlocking the full potential value of their grant funding.