Federal Grant Management for Nonprofits

About Course

Managing federal grants requires specialized knowledge and skills that go far beyond basic nonprofit fundraising. This federal grant management training equips nonprofit professionals with the expertise needed to secure, manage, and maintain compliance with federal funding from start to finish.

Federal grants come with complex regulations, strict reporting requirements, and detailed accountability standards. Whether you’re pursuing your first federal grant or managing multiple awards, this federal grant management training provides practical guidance on navigating the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), establishing compliant financial systems, and avoiding costly compliance mistakes.

You’ll learn how to identify funding opportunities through Grants.gov, prepare competitive applications, and complete required registrations in SAM.gov. The course covers essential financial management topics including direct and indirect cost allocation, budget development, program income tracking, and establishing internal controls that meet federal standards.

This federal grant management training addresses critical compliance areas like time and effort reporting, procurement standards, subrecipient monitoring, and audit readiness. You’ll understand how to prepare Federal Financial Reports, manage performance reporting, and navigate single audit requirements if your organization crosses the $750,000 threshold.

The training also covers often-overlooked aspects of federal grant management, including property management, conflict of interest policies, and proper closeout procedures. You’ll learn how to develop corrective action plans if audit findings occur and implement systems that prevent common compliance issues before they become problems.

By completing this federal grant management training, you’ll gain the confidence to manage federal awards effectively while protecting your organization from compliance risks. The practical, example-driven approach helps you apply concepts directly to your current grants and strengthen your organization’s overall grant management capacity.

What You Will Learn

This federal grant management training takes you through the complete grant lifecycle, from identifying funding opportunities to successful closeout. You’ll master the regulatory framework that governs federal grants, learn to build financial systems that meet federal requirements, and develop the documentation practices that keep you audit-ready. The course emphasizes practical application, showing you how to allocate costs appropriately, monitor both your own grants and any subrecipients you fund, prepare accurate financial and performance reports, and handle equipment and property according to federal standards. You’ll understand how to avoid the most common compliance pitfalls and implement corrective actions if problems arise, ensuring your organization can successfully manage federal grant management responsibilities while focusing on program outcomes.

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Course Content

Federal Grant Management Training

  • 1. Federal Grant Management Training Course Introduction
  • 2. Pre-Award Phase
  • 3. Federal Grant Regulations and Compliance Framework
  • 4. Financial Management Systems and Internal Controls
  • 5. Budget Management and Cost Allocation
  • 6. Grant Compliance and Monitoring
  • 7. Financial and Performance Reporting
  • 8. Single Audit Requirements
  • 9. Closeout and Post-Award Administration
  • 10. Common Compliance Issues and Risk Mitigation
  • 11. Federal Grant Management Training Course Conclusion

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