Once a clinic is awarded a grant or contract, the clinic needs to manage the grant or contract according to the objectives and stipulations of the funding source.

Grant and contract management includes

• Developing systems for tracking progress in relation to established timelines
• Hiring staff and subcontractors
• Recruiting volunteers
• Monitoring the progress and completion of project activities
• Purchasing equipment and supplies
• Submitting progress reports and financial reports

Some funding sources may conduct site visits, audits, or other monitoring activities. Clinics need to clarify the funder’s expectations, deadlines, and requirements at the outset to avoid problems or miscommunication later on. The way grants and contracts are managed is as important as the activities or services they fund, especially when it comes to seeking future funding.

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