Public Sector Grants Management Shifts to Strategic Priority in 2026
Event summary
- Euna Solutions' 2026 report highlights urgent capacity and compliance challenges in public sector grants management.
- 40% of respondents apply for more grants to address revenue gaps, with 80% concerned about funding stability.
- 77% report increased compliance oversight, while 44% still rely on spreadsheets for grants management.
- 29% use automation/AI tools, with 50% exploring adoption in the next year.
The big picture
The report underscores a shift in public sector grants management from administrative function to strategic operational capability. As compliance expectations intensify and funding stability wavers, organizations are turning to technology to streamline processes. This trend reflects broader industry moves toward digital transformation in government operations, with automation and AI becoming critical for scalability and efficiency.
What we're watching
- Automation Adoption
- The pace at which public sector organizations will implement AI and automation tools to reduce manual workloads and improve compliance.
- Funding Stability
- Whether increasing reliance on grants can sustain public sector financial resilience amid growing compliance demands.
- Operational Efficiency
- How centralizing grant data and reducing manual processes will impact the strategic role of grants management in financial planning.
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