Grant Fraud Whistleblower Attorneys

What Are Grants?

Hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funds are distributed annually through grant programs to educational institutions, local governments, organizations, and individuals. Grants are a form of federal financial assistance awarded for a specific purpose or use.

Types of Grant Fraud

Grant fraud can take many forms and includes:

• Falsification of award applications
• Falsification of progress reports, output, or other submissions
• Misuse of grant funds for unauthorized purposes
• Billing for work not performed or expenses not incurred

The Impact of Grant Fraud

Grant fraud is a serious problem that undermines the integrity of financial assistance programs by intentionally diverting resources intended for legitimate projects and services to illegitimate purposes. Grant fraud can impact a wide range of initiatives, such as public health initiatives, educational programs, and community development.

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The False Claims Act empowers the government and whistleblowers alike to hold individuals and organizations accountable for knowingly misusing grant funds.

If you have information about, and are interested in learning more about blowing the whistle on, grant fraud, contact one of our qui tam lawyers today.