Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with grant conditions?

The responsibility for ensuring compliance with grant conditions lies primarily with the grant recipient and their project staff. This group is directly engaged in the management and execution of the grant-funded project, which includes adhering to the specific regulations and requirements outlined by the granting agency.

The grant recipient must ensure that all aspects of the grant—such as reporting, financial management, programmatic delivery, and adherence to deadlines—are followed according to the established conditions. This often involves coordinating between various project staff members who may handle different roles, such as financial reporting, compliance tracking, and program implementation. Each team member plays a critical part in maintaining compliance and fulfilling the commitments of the grant agreement.

While the funding agency does monitor compliance through oversight and reporting requirements, they are not solely responsible for ensuring adherence to the conditions. Similarly, the project coordinator, while a key figure in managing the project, depends on the collective efforts of the grant recipient and their entire project staff to ensure all conditions are met effectively. The board of directors has governance responsibilities but typically delegates the day-to-day compliance and management of the grant to the project staff. Thus, it is the collaborative responsibility of the grant recipient and their project staff that solidifies their position as the party most accountable for compliance with grant conditions.