Federal Employees

Federal agencies are responsible for monitoring grants, but how do they fulfill those monitoring duties with limited personnel and budgets? Grant offices need to have consistent oversight monitoring…

Federal agencies are responsible for monitoring grants, but how do they fulfill those monitoring duties with limited personnel and budgets? Grant offices need to have consistent oversight monitoring methods and priorities to best steward their grant awards. In this one-day session, you will review standard and in-depth monitoring techniques, including exploring how risk assessments can be leveraged in monitoring plan development. You will practice methods and apply your new skills to conduct grant monitoring activities and better communicate with your grantees. You are encouraged to share your monitoring plan and other example documents with the facilitator in advance.

The development and negotiation of indirect cost (IDC) rates, also called Facilities and Administrative rates, is a deeply involved process. Knowing which IDC method best applies to your organization…

The development and negotiation of indirect cost (IDC) rates, also called Facilities and Administrative rates, is a deeply involved process. Knowing which IDC method best applies to your organization is key, whether for state and local governments, universities, or nonprofit organizations. You will develop your understanding of IDCs further by gaining valuable hands-on experience as you calculate and negotiate rates under the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). This is an elective course in all tracks of the GMCP™.

This one-day course is designed to help grant professionals stay up to date on the changing regulatory and legislative requirements for managing grants. This course reviews the significant updates…

This one-day course is designed to help grant professionals stay up to date on the changing regulatory and legislative requirements for managing grants. This course reviews the significant updates made to 2 CFR 200 in 2020, as well as the effects of legislation including the CARES Act and American Rescue Plan.

Grants management is a partnership. To be successful, grantees and grantors must work together and understand each other. Communication between grantees and grantors is a critical—and often overlooked…

Grants management is a partnership. To be successful, grantees and grantors must work together and understand each other. Communication between grantees and grantors is a critical—and often overlooked—part of effective stewardship of grant funds. This course will look at how to build relationships, understand other points of view, and communicate effectively. You will develop an understanding of the importance of managing relationships to improve the performance of federal grants.

This course explores pre-award and post-award risk assessments, from methodology and process to how to best leverage the results. Key topics include defining risk factors, qualitative and quantitative…

This course explores pre-award and post-award risk assessments, from methodology and process to how to best leverage the results. Key topics include defining risk factors, qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodologies, documenting risk assessments, using risk assessments to identify specific conditions during pre-award, and using risk assessment results to develop post-award monitoring plans.

Internal controls are integral to effective grants management. In order to conduct effective internal controls, grants managers need a foundational knowledge of Government Accountability Office (GAO)…

Internal controls are integral to effective grants management. In order to conduct effective internal controls, grants managers need a foundational knowledge of Government Accountability Office (GAO) standards, risk management, and requirements outlined in 2 CFR 200. You will practice applying these concepts by reviewing sample policies for compliance and developing an internal control process to use on the job. This is an elective course in all tracks of the GMCP™.

Grants managers need to know when and how to apply indirect cost (IDC) rates to Federal grant expenditures—and that it’s rarely a simple calculation, even when using the de minimis rate. They also…

Grants managers need to know when and how to apply indirect cost (IDC) rates to Federal grant expenditures—and that it’s rarely a simple calculation, even when using the de minimis rate. They also need to treat IDC consistently and accurately from the transactional to programmatic level. This one-day workshop will challenge you to work through several common scenarios and examples.

Federal personnel who award and manage grants and cooperative agreements need a complete understanding of the Federal grants lifecycle. This includes recognizing the legal basis for issuing Federal…

Federal personnel who award and manage grants and cooperative agreements need a complete understanding of the Federal grants lifecycle. This includes recognizing the legal basis for issuing Federal financial assistance and all the responsibilities that come with it. From preaward through closeout, knowing the fundamentals enables you to more effectively issue Federal financial assistance. This is a core course in the Federal Track of the GMCP™ and is frequently scheduled with Monitoring Grants and Cooperative Agreements for Federal Personnel.

You will develop working familiarity with a risk-based approach to monitoring, apply techniques for assessing recipients, and gain insight into potential problem areas in grants administration. These…

You will develop working familiarity with a risk-based approach to monitoring, apply techniques for assessing recipients, and gain insight into potential problem areas in grants administration. These insights inform how you can ensure proper spending of Federal funds on approved activities. This is a core course in the Federal Track of the GMCP™ and is frequently scheduled with Introduction to Grants and Cooperative Agreements for Federal Personnel.

The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB's) Uniform Guidance: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards(2 CFR 200) is the cornerstone of…

The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB's) Uniform Guidance: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200) is the cornerstone of Federal grants and financial assistance. You will learn when and how these requirements apply to program awards throughout the grant lifecycle. This is a core course in all tracks of the GMCP™ and is frequently scheduled with Cost Principles for Federal Grants.

Successful grants managers understand how the Federal cost principles affect their awards. Gain a firm grounding and practical experience in the concepts central to cost principles by applying them to…

Successful grants managers understand how the Federal cost principles affect their awards. Gain a firm grounding and practical experience in the concepts central to cost principles by applying them to different recipient types. Use the cost principles throughout the grants lifecycle: budget development and review, spending decisions, and site visits and desk reviews or audits. This is a core course in all tracks of the GMCP™.

Grant funders, both Federal and pass-through, need tools and know-how to assess the financial capabilities of their recipients — before, during, and after a Federal grant award. The ability to know…

Grant funders, both Federal and pass-through, need tools and know-how to assess the financial capabilities of their recipients — before, during, and after a Federal grant award. The ability to know when and how to evaluate recipients, conduct risk assessments, and monitor activities through financial statements, audit reports, and cost analysis is vital to both a recipient’s success and yours. You will learn to apply effective methods and leverage the tools and resources to take on the responsibility of protecting grant funds. This is an elective course in both the Federal and Pass-Through tracks of the GMCP™.

Ethics training for Federal agency grants personnel is not only vital to effectively monitoring awards, but is also required by law. The Office of Government Ethics requires Federal agencies to…

Ethics training for Federal agency grants personnel is not only vital to effectively monitoring awards, but is also required by law. The Office of Government Ethics requires Federal agencies to provide annual ethics training for all employees. You will go beyond basic ethics training and learn about standards of conduct, managing and avoiding conflicts of interest, privacy protection requirements, and lobbying restrictions within the context of Federal grants. This is an elective course in the Federal Track of the GMCP™.

The key difference between cooperative agreements and other award options is substantial agency involvement. But how do you establish parameters around that involvement? You will learn to identify and…

The key difference between cooperative agreements and other award options is substantial agency involvement. But how do you establish parameters around that involvement? You will learn to identify and select the appropriate award instrument, manage agency involvement, and take the steps necessary to transition from a grant to a cooperative agreement. This is an elective course in the Federal track of the GMCP™.

Spending decisions under Federal grants is challenging, especially with strict guidelines around what’s allowed and what isn’t. Understanding how to charge costs to grant awards and properly document…

Spending decisions under Federal grants is challenging, especially with strict guidelines around what’s allowed and what isn’t. Understanding how to charge costs to grant awards and properly document decisions to defend against disallowances will enable you to manage your award more effectively. You will build on the foundational skills gained in Cost Principles for Federal Grants: 2 CFR 200 (Subpart E) and FAR 31.2 by exploring common problems and learning how to resolve issues surrounding questioned cost. This is an elective course in all tracks of the GMCP™.

The Red Book (Principles of Federal Appropriations Law) and the budget process impact the implementation and administration of Federal grants. You will develop a working knowledge of appropriations…

The Red Book (Principles of Federal Appropriations Law) and the budget process impact the implementation and administration of Federal grants. You will develop a working knowledge of appropriations law to help you better navigate the grants process. This includes knowing when appropriated funds are available. This is an elective course in the Federal track of the GMCP™.

Federal funders and recipients need to understand the myriad statutory authorities, regulations, and agency rules that impact how grant funds are administered. You will develop an in-depth…

Federal funders and recipients need to understand the myriad statutory authorities, regulations, and agency rules that impact how grant funds are administered. You will develop an in-depth understanding of the laws surrounding grants by analyzing actual court cases and appeals board decisions. Through exercises and discussions, you will gain a holistic perspective of the Federal assistance process and the relevant laws and regulations. This is an elective course in all tracks of the GMCP™.

Federal agencies face scrutiny from Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) about the number of open grant awards – especially since the passage of the GONE Act. Federal personnel…

Federal agencies face scrutiny from Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) about the number of open grant awards – especially since the passage of the GONE Act. Federal personnel responsible for overseeing grants must take additional measures when planning and executing the closeout process in a timely manner. Mastering elements like final performance reporting and property management provides you with a solid framework and actionable process for overseeing and conducting grant closeouts. This is an elective course in the Federal track of the GMCP™.

This course is designed for federal program personnel who are involved in the grants management process. Participants will gain an understanding of roles and responsibilities around federal grant…

This course is designed for federal program personnel who are involved in the grants management process. Participants will gain an understanding of roles and responsibilities around federal grant awards, as well the key requirements and processes within the grants lifecycle. Participants will also gain an understanding of how to resolve performance issues, how to effectively conduct grant monitoring and oversight, and an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework surrounding the grants management process.

Auditors, funders, and recipients need to understand how well Federal grants are managed and perform. Audits provide a mechanism for monitoring grants, ensuring that recipients meet financial and…

Auditors, funders, and recipients need to understand how well Federal grants are managed and perform. Audits provide a mechanism for monitoring grants, ensuring that recipients meet financial and performance goals, and correct issues. You will build foundational knowledge of the audit process, and examine several audit types, including the Single Audit. You will also examine roles, responsibilities, and relationships of all those involved in audits, as well as a comprehensive view of all parties’ perspectives. This is an elective course in all tracks of the GMCP™.