The Director's Office Grants Management Unit consolidates the function and management of grant programs that pass funds through to state, county, local and non-profit community level sub-recipients. This unit was created to ensure the standardization of procedures for administration of Federal formula grants and state grant awards; simplification of accounting and co-location of necessary staff to oversee and administer these funds over the performance period of the award; and to adequately award funding, monitor grantee progress, track award progress and collect data on populations served. The efficiencies realized allow the department to use fewer funds for administrative purposes and to pass more funds to the community through grantees providing direct services. Grantees have also benefited from the efficient reimbursement and grant award processing times afforded by the standardized procedures used to request funding. Statutory Authority: NRS 439.620.