Grant and other Assurance
Specialist services delivered by a dedicated team. We’re here to help you make a difference.
Satisfying the different requirements of funders can be a varied and difficult task. Our specialist team understand the complexities involved in grant reviews and audits and are here to help you secure the right funding and deliver against the terms of your grant.
Working alongside our specialist Social Purpose and Non Profit team, our Grant Assurance experts ensure clients remain abreast of best practice developments and understand emerging issues as well as evolving risks and opportunities. Where needed, we’ll also engage with our Crowe Global colleagues, giving you access to multinational expertise.
Alongside providing grant reviews and audits, we can also provide training on areas such as compliance with grant conditions from specific funders, meeting value for money requirements, and the wider governance and management issues facing both grant makers and grant recipients.
Alongside providing grant reviews and audits, we can also provide training on areas such as compliance with grant conditions from specific funders, meeting value for money requirements, and the wider governance and management issues facing both grant makers and grant recipients.
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Our audit approach
Designed to give you clarity, confidence, and compliance at every stage. We deliver a tailored, cost-effective, and robust service focused on your priorities. By addressing operational effectiveness and system efficiency, we help you achieve better performance. Our open, collaborative communication means you stay informed throughout the process with no surprises when the final report arrives.
Planning and preparation: Setting you up for success
- Clear scope and timeline: We work with you to define objectives and agree on realistic timelines, so there are no surprises.
- Efficient collaboration: Secure file exchange systems enable smooth remote working and faster document sharing.
- Risk prevention: Early review of financial systems and policies helps identify and mitigate risks before they become issues.
- Tailored approach: We understand your processes and donor requirements to create a plan that fits your organisation.
Execution: Delivering accuracy and insight
- Transparency in reporting: Detailed financial reviews and variance analysis highlight how funds are being used.
- Evidence-based assurance: Transaction sampling and walkthroughs ensure compliance and accountability.
- Customised audit programs: We adapt our procedures to meet your specific donor and regulatory requirements.
- Control testing: Where needed, we verify internal controls to strengthen your financial integrity.
Reporting and recommendations: Driving continuous improvement
- Actionable insights: We don’t just report findings; we provide practical recommendations to enhance your processes.
- Collaborative review: Clearance meetings ensure you understand results and next steps.
- Comprehensive documentation: Final reports and management letters give you a clear roadmap for improvement.
Key donors
US Government Auditing
We understand the impact that recent US Government funding cuts have had on the Non Profit sector. Our grant specialist team are here to help.
Our team are Yellow Book or Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) trained and attend regular courses on government auditing to maintain their required accreditation. We have a vast range of experience in auditing U.S Government funding including USAID, US State Department, US Fish and Wildlife Services, United States Institute of Peace< Title IV Loan Schemes and others. Our team will help you understand the requirements of your agreement and what documentation is required to comply. We work with our clients to help provide the evidence and support needed to prevent ineligible expenditure and clawbacks. We are able to help with close out audits of USAID grants.
We provide training delivered by experts on areas such as compliance with grant conditions from specific funders, meeting value for money requirements and the wider governance and management issues facing both grant makers and recipients. This provides an opportunity for our clients to attend training alongside our team.
We have a proven track record of delivering U.S. Single Audits in full compliance with 2CFR Part 200, Subpart F of the Uniform Guidance, which governs audit requirements for non-Federal entities expending $1,000,000 or more in Federal awards annually. Our grants team has successfully completed Single Audits for clients including Research Institutions and universities. Leveraging our deep understanding of Uniform Guidance requirements, we provide assurance over compliance with federal program rules, internal controls, and reporting obligations, helping clients maintain eligibility for future funding.
Our team are Yellow Book or Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) trained and attend regular courses on government auditing to maintain their required accreditation. We have a vast range of experience in auditing U.S Government funding including USAID, US State Department, US Fish and Wildlife Services, United States Institute of Peace< Title IV Loan Schemes and others. Our team will help you understand the requirements of your agreement and what documentation is required to comply. We work with our clients to help provide the evidence and support needed to prevent ineligible expenditure and clawbacks. We are able to help with close out audits of USAID grants.
We provide training delivered by experts on areas such as compliance with grant conditions from specific funders, meeting value for money requirements and the wider governance and management issues facing both grant makers and recipients. This provides an opportunity for our clients to attend training alongside our team.
We have a proven track record of delivering U.S. Single Audits in full compliance with 2CFR Part 200, Subpart F of the Uniform Guidance, which governs audit requirements for non-Federal entities expending $1,000,000 or more in Federal awards annually. Our grants team has successfully completed Single Audits for clients including Research Institutions and universities. Leveraging our deep understanding of Uniform Guidance requirements, we provide assurance over compliance with federal program rules, internal controls, and reporting obligations, helping clients maintain eligibility for future funding.
European Commission funding
At Crowe, we have extensive experience of delivering audit certificates in accordance with the European Commission’s requirements for all three funding streams under Horizon Europe.
Horizon Europe
We conduct audits under the Horizon Europe programme in full alignment with the European Commission’s agreed-upon procedures (AUP) framework in order to submit Certificates on the Financial Statements (CFS) for projects exceeding the €430,000 threshold. Our team has extensive experience with Horizon Europe projects, including those funded through the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 (IMI 2), European Research Council (ERC), and Research and Innovation Actions.
Horizon Europe Guarantee (UKRI)
We understand the specific requirements of the UK Research and Innovation (“UKRI”) Horizon Europe Guarantee scheme, which supports UK-based entities participating in Horizon Europe. Our audit approach is adapted to meet the UKRI expectations for financial assurance, eligibility verification, and documentation standards, while aligning with the underlying Horizon Europe rules. We have audited UKRI Horizon Europe Guarantee schemes for a number of clients in the corporate and Higher Education sector.
Horizon 2020
We have long-standing experience of delivering audit certifications for Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe projects within the Higher Education sector. Our team has conducted audits for both coordinators and partners across a wide range of EU-funded research programmes. These engagements have covered funding from Research and Innovation Actions, ERC-funded projects, IMI 2 Joint Undertaking programmes, CINEA LIFE and other EU instruments.
Horizon Europe
We conduct audits under the Horizon Europe programme in full alignment with the European Commission’s agreed-upon procedures (AUP) framework in order to submit Certificates on the Financial Statements (CFS) for projects exceeding the €430,000 threshold. Our team has extensive experience with Horizon Europe projects, including those funded through the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 (IMI 2), European Research Council (ERC), and Research and Innovation Actions.
Horizon Europe Guarantee (UKRI)
We understand the specific requirements of the UK Research and Innovation (“UKRI”) Horizon Europe Guarantee scheme, which supports UK-based entities participating in Horizon Europe. Our audit approach is adapted to meet the UKRI expectations for financial assurance, eligibility verification, and documentation standards, while aligning with the underlying Horizon Europe rules. We have audited UKRI Horizon Europe Guarantee schemes for a number of clients in the corporate and Higher Education sector.
Horizon 2020
We have long-standing experience of delivering audit certifications for Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe projects within the Higher Education sector. Our team has conducted audits for both coordinators and partners across a wide range of EU-funded research programmes. These engagements have covered funding from Research and Innovation Actions, ERC-funded projects, IMI 2 Joint Undertaking programmes, CINEA LIFE and other EU instruments.
Innovate UK audits
We have a strong track record of delivering Innovate UK audit certificates for a wide variety of clients in the Higher Education, Corporate and INGO sectors. Our audits are conducted in full alignment with the Innovate UK audit programme, utilising the prescribed templates and formats outlined in Annexes 5 and 7 of the Grant Offer Letters.
Our audit methodology is specifically designed to meet the expectations of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), ensuring robust financial assurance, verification of cost eligibility, and adherence to documentation standards. This includes timely completion of certificates, effective communication with client teams, and high-quality deliverables that support compliance and transparency.
Other UK government institutions and ministries
We have conducted various audits for clients in receipt of funding from institutional and government donors. We have carried out audits of funding from the Ministry of Communities, Housing and Local Government (MHCLG), and other government entities, such as Department for Environment, Food & Rural affairs (DEFRA) and Department of Science Industry and Trade (DSIT).
Other donors
We also have experience working with the following funders:
- AUSAID
- Arts Council England
- Blue Action Fund
- Cabinet Office
- China Family Planning Association
- DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs)
- Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
- Department for Education
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)
- Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Dutch Relief Alliance
- EU
- EU Life+
- External Actions of the EU
- FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Government of Japan
- IFAD
- IKI
- IUCN
- Ikea Foundation
- Innovate UK
- Irish Aid
- Japanese Trust Fund
- KR Foundation
- Minderoo Foundation
- Ministry of Communities, Housing and Local Government (MHCLG)
- NORAD
- RFUS
- SwedBio
- SIDA (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency)
- Swedish Postcode Lottery
- Swiss Development Cooperation
- Tearfund
- UKSA
- UNESCO
- US Government
- USAID
- Unitaid
- WRI
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