Grant Regulations

DC Smith Advisory applies a detailed understanding of federal grant regulations to help organizations navigate the complex compliance landscape with clarity and precision. Central to our expertise is Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR), which outlines the uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards.

We go beyond surface-level guidance to interpret Subtitle A, which includes key sections such as:

• Part 25 – Universal Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM)

• Part 170 – Reporting Subaward and Executive Compensation

• Part 180 – OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension

These foundational rules are paired with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), which governs virtually all aspects of federal grant management, from pre-award requirements and financial management to procurement, performance, and closeout.

Recognizing that each federal agency may implement the Uniform Guidance with tailored provisions, we also interpret and apply agency-specific regulations (e.g., 2 CFR 200 as adopted by the Department of Energy at 2 CFR 910 or by the Department of Education at 2 CFR Part 3474). Our experience spans a wide range of federal agencies, ensuring that our clients remain aligned with both general and agency-specific grant rules.

This regulatory fluency supports our clients in designing compliant systems, preparing for audits, and managing risk across the full grant lifecycle.