ABOUT FORGE GRANTS

Post-Award Strategy & Financial Stewardship

Forge Grants exists to make post-award management clear, accountable, and sustainable. We know that winning a grant is only the beginning. Maintaining compliance, supporting faculty, and building financial stewardship are what keep institutions strong in the long term. With more than 20 years of experience, we have guided institutions through audits, built systems from the ground up, and delivered results that last. Our work is defined by clarity, trust, and perspective, because post-award success should empower research, not complicate it.

OUR MISSION & VISION

Our mission is to equip institutions to pursue their passion to advance knowledge and serve others.

Our vision is a world where every institution can manage grants securely and simply.

Strength

(Our Armor)

We stay grounded and adapt to change.

Results

(Our Priority)

Accuracy and reliability are our commitments.

Trust (Powers Our Partnerships)

We build lasting collaboration through dependability.

Wisdom (Our Guiding Force)

Over 20 years of experience drive thoughtful solutions.

Perspective (Our Greatest Strength)

A broad view of post-award challenges allows us to tailor solutions to every award.

Our APPROACH

Forge Grants does not deliver one-size-fits-all solutions. Every institution and every award is different. Our approach is collaborative and practical:

  • Listen first to understand culture, challenges, and goals.
  • Build capacity so teams grow stronger, not dependent.
  • Deliver clarity, turning complex regulations into workable processes.
  • Stay accountable, measuring success through compliance, finances, and faculty confidence.

OUR FOUNDER

Michael Sauer is a nationally recognized leader in post-award administration. Over two decades, he has led teams through audits, federal compliance reviews, and multi-million dollar awards. At Forge Grants, he brings that expertise to institutions seeking more than quick fixes, offering grounded strategies, trusted guidance, and results that last.

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