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title: DeKalb County selects Azavar to manage Federal grants
description: There are many federal grants and local government depends on these funds, but programs are challenging to manage effectively with limited staff.
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# [DeKalb County selects Azavar to manage Federal grants](https://www.azavar.com/en/blog/federal-grants-consultation-for-local-governments)

 Written by [Community Resilience Initiative](https://www.azavar.com/en/blog/author/community-resilience-initiative) | Oct 21, 2021 8:24:17 PM

## DeKalb County, Illinois selects Azavar to maximize the impact of federal grant dollars

Right now, it’s all hands on deck for local governments. Just performing day-to-day services can be challenging as needs increase and staff turnover is high.

This means local governments are in a bind between providing acute services and managing projects with longer term impact. Federal grants are one such example, as they come with specific reporting requirements, benchmarks, and timelines to meet.

[DeKalb County, Illinois](https://dekalbcounty.org) found itself with just that challenge. In an effort to balance constituent needs with [FEMA grant management](https://www.azavar.com/azavar-disaster-relief-support-services). DeKalb realized that a specialized firm could effectively manage program requirements that come with these critical dollars.

Azavar, with its office in nearby Chicago, offers the [Community Resilience Initiative](https://www.azavar.com/community-resilience-initiative-program), a complete grants-management service for local governments. Staffed by seasoned federal consultants, Azavar partners with municipalities across the country to ensure effective management of grants

### Federal grants management consulting services

From FEMA funds to [American Rescue Plan](https://www.azavar.com/en/blog/what-the-arp-means-for-local-governments) dollars, communities across America are scrambling to make sure every dollar counts. By partnering with a seasoned [grant assistance provider such as Azavar](https://www.azavar.com/azavar-disaster-relief-support-services), communities receive crucial help with:

- Identifying eligible projects and avoiding funding ineligible projects
- Establishing workable record-keeping and reporting procedures
- Engaging constituents in goal-setting and project selection
- And more key activities

DeKalb County will benefit from these services, but not at a huge cost. In fact, for consultation regarding federal dollars, up to 75% of consulting costs are reimbursable. This way, communities can get expert help while ensuring that most funds stay close to home.

### Local governments: get started with federal grants management

Reach out to our team at Azavar to learn about the [Community Resilience Initiative](https://www.azavar.com/community-resilience-initiative-program), federal grants program management, FEMA and American Rescue Plan grant management, and more.

[Schedule a check-in to share your concerns and challenges in this critical area.](https://www.azavar.com/community-resilience-initiative-program)

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