Modernizing Federal Grants for Mission Success
Groundswell is leading the transformation of federal grants management by delivering low-code, mission-critical solutions that eliminate inefficiencies, enhance compliance, and maximize impact. Our decades of federal modernization expertise and the largest pool of Appian-certified developers in the federal space position us as the trusted partner for agencies seeking to streamline grants processes and improve mission outcomes.

GLAS: Grants Lifecycle Application Suite
GLAS redefines federal grants management by replacing fragmented, manual processes with an integrated, low-code solution that enhances efficiency, ensures compliance, and improves the user experience.
- Seamless Integration: Connects effortlessly with agency payment and accounting systems to consolidate information in one place.
- Automated Workflows: Reduces manual, compliance-heavy tasks, improving accuracy and speeding up grant lifecycles.
- Proven Impact: Supports $40B+ in DOT grants annually and processes applications for 3,000+ DoED grant recipients.
Endorsed by QSMO: A Trusted Solution
Groundswell’s GLAS is recommended by the Grants Quality Service Management Office (QSMO) after extensive cross-government evaluation. QSMO endorsement highlights:
- Comprehensive Coverage: Alignment with all Grants FIBF Lifecycle Activities.
- FedRAMP Authorization: Ensuring security and compliance for federal environments.
- Real-World Efficiency: Proven effectiveness in active use by federal agencies.

GIBS + GLAS: A Unified Solution for Grants and Budget Modernization
Integrating GLAS with Groundswell’s Integrated Budget Suite (GIBS) provides a unified solution that synchronizes fund allocations with grant management. This powerful combination ensures compliance with OMB guidelines and streamlines reconciliation, reporting, and audit readiness.
Key Benefits
Monitor allocations and spending across the grants lifecycle.
Enforce adherence to OMB A-11, PPBE, and financial controls.
Maintain secure, accurate audit trails.
Why Groundswell?
20+ years of success implementing and sustaining innovative solutions for federal agencies.
Former federal leaders and mission-focused engineers bring expertise to ensure seamless compliance.
The most Appian-certified developers in the federal sector, delivering tailored, scalable solutions.
Proven Solutions to Modernize Grants and More
Groundswell offers a comprehensive portfolio of prebuilt Appian solutions that streamline modernization for federal agencies. Our solutions address complex use cases across grants, case management, project management, audits, and more—delivering immediate value with faster deployment, lower risk, and reduced costs.
- Effective: Aligns with agency needs, leveraging Appian’s powerful low-code platform.
- Efficient: Pre-configured solutions reduce the time to go-live and accelerate modernization.
- Scalable: Designed to support enterprise-wide growth and evolving requirements.
- Adaptable: Our 17 solutions in the Appian AppMarket include multiple Solution Success Award Winners.


Seismic Shifts: Thought Leadership
Explore Seismic Shifts, Groundswell’s thought leadership series that explores transformative trends reshaping federal IT. Our insights on low-code platforms, automation, and agile processes inform our mission-critical solutions.