Tempest-GEMS is a grants management software that is used by states and by applicants. We built this tool to serve long-term goals such as reimbursement of funds; guidelines on procurement execution; score cards on documentation status. We aim to prevent you from having unsupported costs and give you tools to identify potential duplicate costs. The target for grant management is a successful closeout and recovery of all possible money within the framework of the law and grant rules.
Tempest-GEMS, while it can be bought and provided by a federal agency, is normally provided by a state or territory, or bought by an applicant.
Software serves the needs of the owner. It is not an us or them, “tastes great / less filling” argument. The two systems are not competing. They do different jobs differently.
But in the early days, it can feel like that there are two systems needing data. FEMA Grants Portal works with you to get a completed application and a grant awarded with funds obligated. No grant, no money.
Tempest-GEMS take the long view on close out and reimbursements with guidance on policies.
Two players on the same team.