Combining multiple existing grants so they are easier to manage
Consolidation Project (Consolidation)
Consolidation combines eligible renewal grants from the same recipient and same project component into one grant. It is an administrative strategy for current recipients, not a way to create a brand-new project. The goal is usually simpler grant management and clearer operations.
What problem does this solve?
Multiple small or similar grants can create unnecessary administrative complexity. Consolidation can make grant management cleaner when the projects are eligible and naturally fit together.
This may be a good fit if...
Your organization has multiple eligible renewal grants.
The grants have the same recipient and compatible component.
Combining them would make operations and reporting clearer.
You can identify the surviving grant and explain participant continuity.
This may not be the best fit if...
You are trying to combine unrelated project types.
Different recipients are involved.
Consolidation would make participant services or reporting less clear.
You are trying to create a new project rather than simplify existing renewals.
What would the program actually do?
The recipient identifies eligible grants that may be combined.
Staff confirm the same recipient, component, and consolidation rules.
The application explains the surviving grant and how services continue.
If approved, participants continue receiving support under a cleaner grant structure.
What can funding usually support?
Continued eligible renewal costs from the grants being consolidated.
Project administration tied to the surviving grant structure.
What should you have ready?
Do you have multiple eligible renewal grants?
Are the recipient and component compatible?
Can you explain the surviving grant and participant continuity?
Can you show consolidation improves management or clarity?
Have you checked any limits on mixing project types?
Think this might fit?
Start with a Letter of Intent
If your organization has multiple renewals that may be eligible to combine, submit a Letter of Intent and list the grants involved.