S.3709

Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2026 aims to enhance the effectiveness and performance of federal grant programs.

The Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2026 seeks to improve federal grant and cooperative agreement programs by simplifying application and reporting requirements. The Act mandates the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to establish a Grants Council to oversee these improvements. Agencies are required to develop and implement plans to streamline their grant processes, with senior agency officials for grants playing a key role. The Act also includes provisions for public feedback, agency coordination, and periodic evaluations to ensure the effectiveness of these reforms.