The Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2023 aims to simplify how federal grants and cooperative agreements work by reducing bureaucratic complexity and improving access for applicants and recipients. The bill requires federal agencies to designate senior officials responsible for grant management and establishes a Grants Council to coordinate improvements across government, including developing uniform data standards, simplifying funding announcements, and making the application process more user-friendly. The legislation specifically focuses on helping historically underserved communities and organizations, such as faith-based groups, rural communities, small nonprofits, and organizations with limited English proficiency, gain better access to federal funding. Agencies must develop improvement plans within about 21 months of the bill's enactment and submit annual reports to Congress showing their progress. The Government Accountability Office will evaluate the law's effectiveness after five years and examine why some organizations avoid federal grants, with implementation reviews and recommendations continuing through at least 2038.
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