The purpose of the Grants Department is to serve the residents of the City of Montgomery by maximizing the impact of grant funding and ensuring that such resources are administered equitably across all communities. The Department shall uphold the highest standards of fiscal stewardship over public funds—local, state, and federal—by facilitating interdepartmental coordination, enforcing internal controls, and providing comprehensive oversight of all grant-related activities. The Department is further charged with maintaining full compliance with applicable federal regulations, with the explicit objective of achieving 100% compliance in all federal audits.

The mission of the department is to:

• Increase the City’s capacity to compete for and effectively manage grant funding.

• Ensure transparency, accountability, and professionalism in all grant-related activities.

• Support other departments, subrecipients, and community partners in the development and implementation of grant-funded programs.

• Reduce grant-related legal liability and audit risk through compliance and training of other departments and staff.