* This course fulfills the learning objectives for FFM 101 Introduction to Grants & Cooperative Agreements for Federal Personnel.

Course Description

This course is available as a two- or three-day offering. This elective course will teach you the foundations of grants and cooperative agreements in the government grant making and monitoring process. You will walk away with a thorough understanding of grants policy and procedures, as well as the grant management process from concept definition through closeout.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the key stages of grant and cooperative agreement process and what general requirements are necessary for each phase
• Determine what policies and procedures govern the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Program
• Understand the www.grants.gov grant application process, and OMB and HHS grant management and oversight process
• Learn the grantee application and government award decision process
• Develop basic negotiation skills utilizing grant in-class exercises
• Understand grantee performance monitoring procedures, including grantee audit requirements
• Learn the responsibilities of the government and grantee to effectively closeout grants and cooperative agreements

For more information, please contact businessdevelopment@bmra.com or call us at (703) 691-0868 ext. 100.