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Live, 3 Day Federal Grants Management Training
Get answers to your toughest grant questions
Join us at FTLF's Federal Funding Academy, a three-day overview of the federal grants system, covering everything from the legal underpinnings of the system through procurement and subaward requirements, cost issues, and audit resolution.
Federal Grants Practice Group attorneys Ted 
Waters and Scott Sheffler and independent grants consultant Jerry Bertrand dive deeply into and lead participants through in-depth discussions of regulatory language and effective implementation – particularly when the regulations are ambiguous.
At this highly interactive and at times humorous training session, you'll have plenty of opportunities for discussion with Ted, Scott, and Jerry. Take advantage of this opportunity to have your questions answered and to directly apply the knowledge you've gained from the training session.
"In-depth training in layman terms -- it was very effective in conveying critical information and guidance. A wealth of information covered with sample forms to implement and use. All speakers were awesome!! I loved the humorous involvement that all could relate to." - Past Attendee
INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION:
- Three days of grants training led by FTLF attorneys who, on a daily basis, provide counsel and advice to federal grant recipients
- Continental Breakfast and lunch on all three days
- BONUS! Networking opportunities with the trainers and your peers from across the country
- NOT INCLUDED: Sponsors with sales pitches
Target Audience
Grant Professionals including:
- Executive Leadership including CEO's, CFO's and COO's
- Grant Specialists and Administrators
- Finance Department Personnel involved in Budgeting and Funds Management
- Grant Managers
- Program Officers
- Grant Officers
- Auditors
The training is suited to recipients managing grants in any federal grant program as well as personnel from nonprofits, local governments, institutions of higher education, and state governments.
Learning Objectives
At this training participants will:
- Understand the federal financial assistance system underlying all grant awards;
- Understand the specific regulatory requirements applicable to key areas of federal grant management, regardless of program;
- Review and discuss the core concepts of financial management and cost allocation, and how to apply them; and
- Closely examine the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, including procurement standards, subrecipient management requirements, and the allowable costs/ cost allocation system – as well as strategies for implementation of each.
Agenda
Wendesday, November 14 - Friday, November 16, 2018 | Washington, DC
Day 1
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| 8:30 - 9:00 am | Registration & Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 9:15 am | Welcome |
| 9:15 - 10:45 am | Understanding the Federal Grant System and the Grant Agreement Ted Waters, Esq., Managing Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP Scott Sheffler, Esq., Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP |
| 10:45 - 11:00 am | Break |
| 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Subrecipient Relationships and Pass-through Entity Responsibilities Ted Waters, Esq., Managing Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP Scott Sheffler, Esq., Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP |
| 12:30 - 1:45 pm | Lunch |
| 1:45 - 2:30 pm | Subrecipient Relationships and Pass-through Entity Responsibilities (Cont.) Ted Waters, Esq., Managing Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP Scott Sheffler, Esq., Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP |
| 2:30 - 3:00 pm | Contracts Under Grants: The Procurement Standards Ted Waters, Esq., Managing Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP Scott Sheffler, Esq., Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP |
| 3:00 - 3:15 pm | Break |
| 3:15 - 4:30 pm | Contracts Under Grants: The Procurement Standards (Cont.) Ted Waters, Esq., Managing Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP Scott Sheffler, Esq., Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP |
Day 2
Thursday, November 15, 2018 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| 8:30 - 9:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 10:45 am | Operationalizing Internal Control Standards and Requirements Jerry Bertrand, Independent Trainer & Consultant |
| 10:45 - 11:00 am | Break |
| 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Cost Allocation, Indirect Cost, and Time & Effort Ted Waters, Esq., Managing Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP Scott Sheffler, Esq., Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP |
| 12:30 - 1:45 pm | Lunch |
| 1:45 - 3:15 pm | Cost Allocation, Indirect Cost, and Time & Effort (Cont.) Ted Waters, Esq., Managing Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP Scott Sheffler, Esq., Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP |
| 3:15 - 3:30 pm | Break |
| 3:30 - 4:30 pm | Federal Interest and Property Management Ted Waters, Esq., Managing Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP Scott Sheffler, Esq., Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP |
Day 3
Friday, November 16, 2018 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm |
| 8:30 - 9:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 10:30 am | Cost Share / Match Ted Waters, Esq., Managing Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP OR Skills Test / Exercise Scott Sheffler, Esq., Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP Jerry Bertrand, Independent Trainer & Consultant |
| 10:30 - 10:45 am | Break |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm | Audits, Audit Resolution, & Administrative Appeals Ted Waters, Esq., Managing Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP Scott Sheffler, Esq., Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP |
| 12:15 - 1:30 pm | Lunch |
| 1:30 - 2:30 pm | In-Depth Answers to Your Hardest Questions Participants submit questions by lunch of Day 2 (anonymous if preferred), and our panel will provide in-depth answers and analysis for four or five of those questions. |
| 2:30 - 3:00 pm | Open Q&A - Wrap-up |
Travel
Hyatt Place Washington DC/Georgetown/West End
The Wink - Washington, DC
Kimpton Hotel Palomar DC
The St. Gregory Hotel - Dupont Circle
Kimpton Hotel Madera
The Embassy Row Hotel
The Dupont Circle Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn - Washington DC/Georgetown Area
Embassy Suites - Georgetown
TED WATERS
Serving as Managing Partner of the firm since 2003, and a member of the Health Law and Federal Grants practices since 1992, Ted is a national authority in the area of federal grants, particularly in the health and community service spheres. He advises clients on all aspects of program requirements, including issues such as cost-based reimbursement, governance, grant administration, cost reporting, and administrative issues and routinely handles challenging issues such as government audits, internal investigations, and litigation. Ted's priority is to help each organization carry out its mission by offering practical, down-to-earth counsel and to ensure that legal challenges do not distract from that focus. [Full Bio]
Scott Sheffler
Jerry Bertrand
Conference participants can earn up to 19 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge and Applications.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Prerequisites: None
- Target Audience: Grant Professionals, including Grant Specialists, Grant Administrators, Grant Managers, Program Officers, Grant Officers, Auditors, but all are welcome.
- Advanced Preparation: None
- Program Level: All
- Delivery Method: Group-Live
Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website www.learningmarket.org.
Available Credit
- 19.00 CPEFTLF is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.
Price
FTLF Attorneys can defend your grantee rights.
But they'd rather teach you your rights. So you don't have to worry about defending them.
"Very effective and directly useful training session. I particularly enjoyed the presenters' ability to use humor and anecdotes to deliver otherwise very dry material." - Past Attendee
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Three days of grants training led by FTLF attorneys who, on a daily basis, provide counsel and advice to federal grant recipients
- Continental Breakfast and lunch on all three days
- BONUS! Networking opportunities with the trainers and your peers from across the country
- NOT INCLUDED: Sponsors with sales pitches
Registration Options:
- To register for this training for you, login or register with your personal information
- To register for this training for someone else, login with the ATTENDEE’S login information or create an account for the ATTENDEE
- To register for a group of attendees, email Learning@FTLF.com for information on group registration
Why do I need to register using the attendee’s login information?
It is essential that each training registration is listed under the actual attendee’s name. This allows FTLF to add important training materials to their account including handouts and training certificates. For questions or issues, contact Learning@FTLF.com.
Available payment methods include purchase order, check, and credit card. Payment for this live training is due 2 weeks before the start of the event. If payment is not received in full 2 weeks prior to the start of the event, your order will be canceled and you will be denied entrance to the training.
Cost for this 2 Day Training:
Early bird rate (until September 3): $1,250 per person
Regular registration rate (September 4 - October 28): $1,450 per person
Late registration rate (October 29 - November 13): $1,550 per person
Registration for 3 or more attendees: Call 855.200.3822 or email learning@ftlf.com about group discounts
Cancellation Policy for this Event:
All cancellation requests must be received in writing at learning@ftlf.com. Requests for refunds will be granted according to the following schedule:
- Requests received 30 or more days prior to the event will receive a full refund.
- Requests received between 11 to 29 days prior to the event will receive a 50% refund.
- Requests received within 10 days of the event start date are not eligible for a refund.