Bill H.233 aims to enhance the process for State-funded grants, particularly for nonprofit organizations. It mandates the Secretary of Administration to update Administrative Bulletin 5 by July 1, 2025, to include a uniform formula and approval process that allows nonprofits to utilize an indirect rate higher than the standard de minimis rate. Additionally, the bill requires State agencies to execute grant agreements within 30 days of budget appropriation or award notification and to make payments to grantees within 30 days of receiving valid payment requests. If agencies fail to meet these timelines, they must provide written explanations to the Agency of Administration.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a Working Group on State Grant Processes to assess current grant awarding procedures and recommend improvements. This group will consist of various stakeholders, including representatives from nonprofit organizations and state officials, and will meet at least eight times before submitting a report with recommendations by September 1, 2026. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to streamline grant processes, improve reimbursement practices, and ensure consistency between state and federal indirect rates.