Learn the full lifecycle of grants and cooperative agreements, from policy foundations and 2 CFR 200 to monitoring and closeout, through a practical, exercise-driven format. Ideal for federal staff who award or administer assistance and need a clear, working grasp of pre- and post-award requirements.
Overview
Syllabus
Module 1: Evolution of Grant Policy, Regulations, and Management
- Overview of the history and development of federal grant policy and oversight.
- Key regulations and guidance that shape modern grants and cooperative agreements.
- How policy shifts affect agency practices and recipient responsibilities.
Module 2: Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR 200)
- Structure and intent of the Uniform Guidance and how it consolidates requirements.
- Core definitions, applicability, and compliance expectations for recipients.
- Roles of federal agencies and pass-through entities in ensuring compliance.
Module 3: Grant Management Lifecycle—Mandatory and Discretionary Grants
- Stages from concept and announcement through award, performance, and closeout.
- Differences between mandatory and discretionary programs and their implications.
- Decision points, documentation, and oversight touchpoints across the lifecycle.
Module 4: Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards
- Prerequisites for making awards, including eligibility, risk review, and terms.
- Required elements of the award instrument and program announcements.
- Budget review basics and alignment with program and statutory requirements.
Module 5: Post-Federal Award Requirements & Closeout
- Monitoring recipient performance, internal controls, and audit considerations.
- Managing programmatic and financial reporting throughout performance.
- Closeout responsibilities for agencies and recipients, including final audits.
Taught by
Alan McCain and Brian Simms
