Strong Starts: Building Grant Management Skills that Last Proceed to Purchase

Effective grant management is critical for ensuring compliance, safeguarding resources, and achieving project goals. This one-day training provides participants with a practical introduction to the fundamentals of managing federal and non-federal grants. Through interactive discussions, case examples, and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to interpret grant terms and conditions, track expenses, prepare reports, and avoid common compliance pitfalls. The session will highlight the key differences between federal and non-federal funder requirements, while also reinforcing universal best practices for accountability, documentation, and communication.

 Learning Outcomes: 
By the end of this training, participants will be able to: 
1.Differentiate between federal and non-federal grant requirements, including key regulations such as 2 CFR 200. 
2.Explain the roles and responsibilities of principal investigators, project staff, fiscal officers, and grant administrators. 
3.Apply best practices for financial management, including allowable costs, budget monitoring, cost sharing, and documentation. 
4.Recognize common compliance requirements such as reporting deadlines, procurement standards, and subrecipient monitoring. 
5.Develop strategies for communicating effectively with funders, internal stakeholders, and auditors. 
6.Identify tools and processes that support successful grant management, from project startup through closeout.?

Available Sessions

Inquire about upcoming sessions at ExecEd@louisville.edu.