Grant & Funding Compliance Review
Analyze federal and foundation grant agreements to extract compliance obligations, reporting requirements, allowable costs, and generate compliance calendars.
60-75% reduction in grant analysis
Comprehensive obligation extraction
Practice Area Specialties
The Problem
- ✗Complex federal grant requirements
- ✗Multiple compliance obligations
- ✗Reporting and documentation burden
- ✗Allowable cost determinations
- ✗Audit preparation
How Claude Helps
Reviews grant agreements and terms, extracts compliance obligations, identifies reporting requirements, maps allowable cost categories, and generates compliance calendars.
Step-by-Step Workflow
Upload grant agreement
Provide the grant agreement and any modifications or amendments.
Extract compliance requirements
Claude identifies all compliance obligations, conditions, and restrictions.
Build compliance calendar
Generate a calendar of all reporting deadlines and milestone dates.
Identify allowable costs
Map direct cost categories, F&A rates, and unallowable cost items.
Establish monitoring procedures
Define ongoing compliance monitoring activities and responsibilities.
Prepare for audits
Organize documentation and materials for potential audit inquiries.
Example Prompt
Analyze this federal research grant agreement: GRANT INFORMATION: - Agency: NIH - Grant type: R01 Research Project - Amount: $1.5M over 3 years - PI: Dr. Smith EXTRACTION REQUESTED: 1. KEY TERMS - Project period - Budget by year - Carryover provisions - No-cost extension options 2. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS - OMB Uniform Guidance requirements - Institution-specific conditions - Prior approval requirements - Subrecipient requirements 3. REPORTING OBLIGATIONS - Progress reports (frequency, content) - Financial reports - Invention disclosures - Final report requirements 4. ALLOWABLE COSTS - Direct cost categories - F&A rate and base - Cost sharing requirements - Unallowable costs 5. IP AND PUBLICATIONS - Invention rights - Publication requirements - Data sharing requirements - Acknowledgment requirements 6. COMPLIANCE CALENDAR - All deadlines and reporting dates - Approval milestones - Review periods Output as grant compliance guide with calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Claude handle different federal agencies?
Yes. Specify the agency (NIH, NSF, DOD, etc.) and Claude will apply relevant requirements.
What about private foundation grants?
Foundation grants have varying requirements. Upload the specific grant document for customized analysis.
Can Claude help with grant applications?
Claude can assist with drafting. Specific application requirements vary by funder.