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Kim Joyce & Associates, Inc.

Grant Professional Certified
21 years experience

09/04/2026

🍂 Fall just got a whole lot cooler. 🍂

The new Grant Swag Store Fall Drop is here! 🎉 Whether you’re looking to layer up, show your grant professional pride, or grab a fresh new favorite, we’ve got you covered.

🧡 New season. New styles. Same Grant Pro spirit.

Shop the Grant Swag Fall Drop today! 🛍️🍁
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09/03/2026

One of the hottest topics in federal grants right now? Payment justification.
It’s no longer enough to show that a payment was made. Organizations should be prepared to demonstrate the story behind the expenditure:

✔️ What was purchased or paid for
✔️ Why the cost was necessary and reasonable
✔️ How the expense supports the federal award and approved activities
✔️ Who received the goods, services, or participant benefit
✔️ Evidence that the benefit was actually provided or received

Think beyond the invoice…

An invoice may prove what you paid for, but it doesn’t always prove why the cost was allowable, how it supported the grant, or whether the intended participant or program received the benefit.

For participant support and direct assistance, documentation might include eligibility verification, receipts, distribution logs, participant acknowledgments, case notes, service records, or other evidence appropriate to the program.
The goal: Create a clear audit trail from the federal award → approved activity → expenditure → payment → documented benefit.

This isn’t just about compliance — it’s about protection.

Strong payment documentation can mean:

• Fewer questioned costs
• Smoother monitoring and audits
• Stronger internal controls
• Better accountability for federal funds

09/02/2026

Grant Spotlight: Department of Transportation - DOT - Federal Transit Administration FTA-2026-004-TRI - FY26 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Notice of Funding Opportunity

Cooperative Agreements for up to $10,000,000 for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Research Program under Assistance Listing Number 20.530. As required by Federal public transportation law, funds will be awarded competitively to up to two projects to develop and prototype innovative and widely deployable concepts that are intended to make existing and new buses safer for their operators and vulnerable road users, and safer and more accessible for their passengers.

Use the link below for more information!

Due Date: 9/28/2026

Link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363372

Contact KJA today to begin your application!

08/31/2026

Securing funding is only part of the equation. Successful organizations need strong grant strategies, compelling proposals, and effective grants management to maximize impact and maintain compliance.

At Kim Joyce & Associates, we partner with nonprofits, educational institutions, and mission-driven organizations to help identify funding opportunities, develop competitive grant applications, and manage awards throughout the grant lifecycle.

Whether you're pursuing new funding, strengthening your grants program, or need support managing existing awards, our team is here to help.

Let's work together to turn funding opportunities into meaningful results.

Schedule a FREE Consultation with us today: https://kimjoyceandassociates.com/contact/

08/28/2026

🍂 Something cozy is coming...

Mark your calendars! Our Fall Grant Swag Drop is arriving next Friday. 🍁

Designed for grant professionals, nonprofit champions, and everyone passionate about creating impact, this collection is made to keep you cozy while you change communities.

Because great missions deserve great merch.

Stay tuned—you won't want to miss it!

08/26/2026

Welcome to the Kim Joyce & Associates Federal Funding Resource Hub, your trusted destination for navigating the federal funding landscape.

Whether you're a nonprofit organization, educational institution, tribal nation, local or state government, healthcare provider, or business, our Resource Hub is designed to help you discover opportunities, strengthen your funding strategy, and increase your competitiveness for federal awards.

Explore curated grant opportunities, funding announcements, policy updates, expert guidance, practical tools, and educational resources developed to simplify the complexities of federal funding. From identifying the right opportunities to preparing stronger applications and managing awarded funds, you'll find timely information and actionable insights to support every stage of the funding lifecycle.

With decades of experience helping organizations secure and manage federal funding, Kim Joyce & Associates is committed to equipping you with the knowledge, resources, and strategic expertise needed to turn funding opportunities into meaningful, lasting impact.

Your next funding opportunity starts here.
https://kimjoyceandassociates.com/federal-funding-resource-hub/

08/24/2026

Next month, the Team will be attending and exhibiting at the American Council of Engineering Companies of Arizona's 2026 Roads & Streets Conference in Tucson, Arizona!

This year’s conference will bring that spirit to life with a bold new experience designed to inspire, connect, and energize transportation professionals from across the public, tribal, and private sectors. Expect dynamic conversations, innovative ideas, powerful networking opportunities, and a few surprises along the way as we blend the rich history of the Mother Road with the future of transportation in Arizona.

Will you be attending? We would love to connect!

08/21/2026

Grants Management Compliance Tip: Document the "Why," Not Just the "What."

One of the most common findings in grant monitoring reviews and audits is insufficient documentation supporting decisions made throughout the grant lifecycle. It’s not enough to record what was purchased, approved, or allocated. Strong grants management requires documenting the reasoning behind each decision — the why — especially when federal funds are involved.

Key areas where the “why” matters:
💡Procurement method selected
💡Vendor selection and cost reasonableness
💡Budget modification justifications
💡Participant eligibility determinations
💡Allocation methodologies for shared costs
💡Time and effort distribution decisions

Clear documentation creates a defensible audit trail and demonstrates compliance with 2 CFR Part 200.

Best Practice: Build the habit of documenting decisions at the moment they’re made — not months later when a monitor or auditor is asking for proof.

08/19/2026

Grant Spotlight: Environmental Protection Agency EPA-OLEM-OBLR-26-01 - FY27 Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grants

Cooperative agreements of up to $300,000 for eligible entities to deliver Brownfields Job Training programs that recruit, train, and place local, unemployed, and underemployed residents with the skills needed to secure full-time employment in the environmental field. Training may include a range of brownfield-related environmental skills such as the assessment and cleanup of solid and hazardous waste; chemical risk management; stormwater management relating to site cleanup; planning and site preparation for low-impact development activities; site preparation for green infrastructure installation; and vulnerability assessment and contamination mitigation planning.

Use the link below for more information!

Due Date: 9/23/2026

Link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363223

Contact KJA today to begin your application!

08/17/2026

is excited to be attending, exhibiting, & speaking at the 2026 GPA GrantSummit in San Antonio, Texas!

GrantSummit, the premier event for grant professionals, arrives in San Antonio, TX at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and online this November 4-November 7, 2026.

Join 1,400+ grant professionals to exchange strategies, build networks, and fuel your grant success at the year's must-attend event.

Level up your grant game with 3 days of intensive learning, powerful connections, and actionable insights - all under one roof (or screen)!

Will you be attending? We'd love to connect!

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Scottsdale, AZ
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