Agencies managing $1.2 trillion in grants seek better software

With federal agencies managing roughly $1.2 trillion in grants and cooperative agreements in fiscal year 2025, the articles argue that spreadsheets and email can make oversight, reviews and audits harder. They recommend connected grant-management software that links applications to awards across the grant lifecycle, uses role-based workflows and access controls, supports reliable reporting tied to source records, and preserves searchable change histories. Agencies are also advised to test systems through representative demonstrations and phased rollouts to ensure they fit documented processes.