Federal/Government Contractors

The implementing partner organizations are those companies and non-profit entities that implement programs and projects for the U.S. government agencies such as USAID – whether be it in the form of grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts. To be able to successfully implement the project and receive grants and contracts in the future, they must understand and fully comply with the terms and conditions of the grants and contracts, including those applicable federal rules, regulations, and local laws. Some common administrative requirements are a proper financial management system, qualified staff, written policies and procedures, sound internal control systems, audited financial statements, regular financial reports, and budget controls. Some federal agencies such as USAID and the Department of State may conduct pre-award or post-award assessments of the partner organization to ensure they have the capacity to manage U.S. government funds. The ECG staff and team have a long history of working for and with U.S. federal agencies such as USAID and fully understand their requirements and have been assisting other organizations in ensuring full compliance with donor needs.