Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2026

S 3709, the Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2026, requires federal agencies to simplify grant application and reporting processes, directly affecting agencies distributing grants, nonprofits, local governments, and historically underserved communities. Key provisions include establishing a Grants Council to coordinate agency efforts, mandating annual agency improvement plans focused on plain language, accessibility for limited English proficiency users, and training access, and requiring agencies to develop specific goals for streamlining grant programs. The bill also directs a study of Grants.gov usability and annual reports to Congress on implementation progress. These changes aim to reduce administrative burdens while improving service delivery to communities previously excluded from federal grant programs.