Federal Grants Practice
We support clients in pre-award and post-award activities for federal grants, loans, loan guarantees, cooperative agreements, and other forms of federal financial assistance.
Pre-Award Activity
- Identifying and evaluating grant opportunities
- Preparing compelling applications and proposals
- Navigating the federal awards process
- Developing budgets and cost proposals
- Strategic positioning for competitive awards
Award Management & IP Protection
- Identifying allowable costs and drawdowns of award funds
- Distinguishing sub-recipients from vendors
- Monitoring sub-recipients and complying with federal procurement standards
- Preparing required progress reports
- Protecting patents and innovations under the Bayh-Dole Act
Compliance Counsel
- Developing compliance and recordkeeping procedures
- Audit preparation and response
- Navigating OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
- Closeout and post-award obligations
- Investigations and remedial actions
Broadband & Infrastructure Grants
- NTIA Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program
- Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
- Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
- USDA ReConnect Loan and Grant Program
- Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants
- U.S. Treasury Capital Projects Fund
General Legal Services
Beyond grants, we provide a full suite of legal services to help organizations operate effectively and compliantly.
- Corporate formation and governance
- Regulatory compliance programs
- Government contracting
- Intellectual property protection
- Employment and compensation matters
- Business transactions and agreements