Managing grant programs

Why this is important

Grants are one tool the government can use to deliver its policy goals. Grants give targeted financial support to individuals or organisations for issues including essential human needs, disaster recovery, industry development or transition, and to fund arts, sport, education and housing.

Sound governance procedures and keeping administrative costs as low as possible maximise the benefits of grants. Grant programs are often more effective when their processes give applicants and recipients a good experience that minimises the costs to access grants and provides transparency.

Most government departments and many agencies use grants to help them meet their objectives. 

What we plan to examine

We plan to examine if government agencies manage grant programs efficiently.

Who we plan to examine

A selection of departments and agencies