Grants and Federal Funding Compliance

Securing and managing federal education grants requires more than strong program design — it requires a compliance strategy that can withstand federal review. At Sligo Law Group, our attorneys bring decades of experience inside the U.S. Department of Education advising on state-administered formula and discretionary grants under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA/ESSA), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and Higher Education Act (HEA).

We counsel clients on the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), and related federal rules that govern allowability of costs, indirect cost recovery, procurement, and time and effort reporting. Our team provides practical legal guidance on audits, monitoring, cost allocation, suspension and debarment, enforcement actions, and grant closeout. We also represent grantees in appeals and challenges to grant terminations or disallowances.

Whether you are a state agency, school district, charter network, nonprofit, or higher education institution, we help you minimize compliance risks, protect critical funding, and respond effectively to oversight by the Department of Education, the Office of Inspector General, and other federal entities.