Government Grants and Program Management
Comprehensive program support, from funding and design to strategy and implementation
Turn complex funding into meaningful outcomes
Government agencies and organizations have critical work to do.
Communities and individuals count on services to be delivered efficiently, dependably, and fairly — but providers often face operational and structural headwinds in the form of staffing shortages, leadership transitions, heightened oversight, and uncertain funding.
BDO stands ready to support government organizations by reinforcing your strategic and operational capabilities, matching your vision and mission to be capable, responsible stewards of public funds. Our comprehensive grants and program management services span the entire program lifecycle. From identifying funding opportunities and designing program frameworks to launching initiatives, managing applications, monitoring compliance, and preparing for audits, we help your government programs meet the needs of your constituents.
Our team combines deep knowledge of federal grants requirements — including 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance — with hands-on experience managing complex, large-scale programs across critical sectors such as community infrastructure development, rural health transformation, disaster recovery, rural broadband access, and energy infrastructure. Whether you need strategic guidance, operational support, staff augmentation, monitoring services, or full program administration, we bring the ability and scalability to help your programs succeed while protecting accountability and public trust.
How BDO Can Help
BDO offers government grants and program management services to help your organization achieve its goals.
Design Programs
We develop results-oriented, audit-ready program frameworks and workflows that help drive successful outcomes and comply with funding requirements.
Navigate Compliance
We help you maintain compliance with federal, state, and program requirements through every stage of the funding lifecycle.
Expand Capacity
We deploy experienced resources and operational support to help you meet staffing, funding, and implementation demands.
Strengthen Oversight
We help fight fraud, waste, and abuse through monitoring, reporting, risk management, and audit readiness.
Act Quickly at Scale
When time is critical, we can stand up complex programs and deploy resources rapidly to meet demand.
Manage End-to-End
We help you launch and manage complex programs efficiently, from application intake through closeout and reporting.
Grants and Program Management Capabilities
Securing and managing funding requires a strong foundation. We can help you evaluate funding opportunities, assess organizational readiness, and establish the governance, processes, and controls needed for effective administration from day one.
Our funding strategy services include:
- Funding opportunity identification and evaluation
- Grant strategy development
- Organizational readiness assessments
- Application and proposal support
- Financial and resource planning
- Financial advisory services
- Stakeholder engagement planning
- Governance and oversight framework development
- Pre-award compliance assessments
Turning legislation, funding, and policy objectives into efficient, transparent delivery takes thorough understanding, thoughtful planning, and deliberate execution. We work with you to design, launch, and administer programs that achieve real results while meeting community needs as well as regulatory requirements.
Our program design and implementation services include:
- Program design and planning
- Eligibility criteria development
- Application and intake process design
- Review and scoring framework development
- Award management processes
- Outreach and communications support
- Stakeholder engagement and coordination
- Program launch and implementation services
- Staff augmentation and operational support
- Technology strategy and solution integration
Effective stewardship of public funds means being able to track expenditures, show accountability, justify decisions, and provide timely reporting to stakeholders, auditors, and funding agencies. We help you establish the financial processes, controls, and reporting frameworks needed to manage funding responsibly while maintaining visibility into program performance and financial health.
Our financial management and reporting services include:
- Financial oversight and administration
- Budget development and tracking
- Budget forecasting
- Audit readiness and documentation management
- Financial statement preparation
- Financial modeling, planning, and analysis
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) preparation
- Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) reporting and compliance
- Funds distribution and reimbursement management
- Drawdown and cash flow support
- Financial controls and governance
- Federal and state reporting support
- Performance and outcomes reporting
- Financial closeout and reconciliation
We help you establish effective compliance programs, monitor performance, strengthen internal controls, and maintain alignment with federal, state, and program-specific requirements — including 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance.
Our program compliance and monitoring services include:
- Grant compliance management
- Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) compliance
- Risk assessments and control reviews
- Subrecipient monitoring
- Reporting and documentation management
- Internal control development
- Fraud, waste, and abuse mitigation
- Program performance monitoring
- Audit preparedness and support
- Corrective action planning
When programs expand faster than an organization’s capacity, we provide the resources, skills, and operational infrastructure needed to keep programs moving forward. When staffing levels or technical capabilities fall short of requirements or expectations, we supply outsourced personnel and facilitate hiring processes. And we can support day-to-day administration or manage critical program functions on your behalf.
Our program operations and administration services include:
- Program administration services
- Staff augmentation
- Managed accounting services
- Outsourced finance accounting services
- Interim and outsourced CFO services
- Application intake and processing
- Eligibility review and determination support
- Award distribution management
- Case management support
- Contact center and intake center operations
- Workflow and process management
- Program reporting and performance tracking
- Program closeout support
Leadership transitions, resource constraints, and changing regulations are frequent sources of stress for organizations at every level. We can help your agency evaluate your assets and operations, strengthen performance, and promote efficiency. We assist governors, agency directors, mayors, and other executives in operational assessments to help them meet the promises they have made to their constituents.
Our organizational efficiency services include:
- Strategic advisory services
- Program and operational assessments
- Management and process guidance
- Public sector management consulting
- Organizational design consulting
- Organizational change management
- Agency transition and stabilization services
- Cost reduction and efficiency initiatives
- Program governance enhancement
- Long-term sustainability planning
- Workforce planning
- Shared services consulting
Government Executive Advisory
State leaders expect to make meaningful changes in office, delivering on their campaign promises while balancing competing priorities, complex organizations, and voter expectations. Our experienced consulting team helps governors, cabinet officials, and agency heads make informed, effective decisions by providing objective assessments and actionable recommendations. When you need an outside perspective or trusted advisor, make BDO your first call.
$127+ billion
in federal funds managed
BDO's Government Program Experience
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
- Build Back Better Regional Challenge
- Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT)
- Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
- EPA Clean Ports
- FEMA Individual Assistance (IA)
- FEMA Public Assistance (PA)
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
- Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
- Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- And more
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Implementation and management for government programs are offered through BDO Government Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a separate legal entity affiliated with BDO USA, P.C.
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