

Tool
Effectively Managing Public Grant Spend-Down
April 15, 2025
At a glance
This JFF tool assists organizations in addressing the challenges of managing public fund spend-down by offering mitigation strategies, including effective budgeting, cash flow management, and regulatory compliance.
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Grant spend-down is the strategic use of funds within the grant’s time frame and terms to achieve program outcomes while ensuring compliance. This JFF resource outlines strategies for effective spend-down that safeguard compliance, prevent fund retraction, maximize program impact, and strengthen the organization’s reputation for future funding opportunities.