The U.S. government is rewriting its guidance on federal grants, a change that could affect how USAID — and other federal agencies — give money across the world.
By removing entry barriers, slashing complex language, and making grants more accessible, the Biden-Harris administration is hoping to streamline the government’s grantmaking processes, a change that could bring more local, grassroots organizations into the fold.
Proposed shifts in the rules could help local organizations in many ways — increasing overheads, addressing language barriers, simplifying registration on U.S. government systems.