Federal Funding Academy
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
- Happy hour and 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.
Can't make it to Louisville? Check out our other upcoming Federal Funding Academy Sessions:
Agenda
Wednesday, September 12 - Friday, September 14, 2018 | Louisville, KY
Day 1
Wednesday, September 12, 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 - 12:00 pm | Understanding the Federal Grant System and the Grant Agreement (Cont.) Ted Waters, Esq., Managing Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP Scott Sheffler, Esq., Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP |
12:00 - 1:15 pm | Lunch |
1:15 - 2:45 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 |
2:45 - 3:00 pm | Break |
3:00 - 4:30 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 |
Day 2
Thursday, September 13, 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, September 14, 2018 | 8:30 am - 2:30 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 |
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 | Working Lunch: Skills Test / Exercises Scott Sheffler, Esq., Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP Jerry Bertrand, Independent Trainer & Consultant |
1:30 - 2:30 pm | Open Q&A - Wrap-up |
FTLF has secured a room block at a discounted rate for all training attendees. To access the room block please follow the instructions below:
Reservations can be made with the hotel by calling 502.813.3800. In doing so, please request the negotiated group rate for the 2018 Federal Funding Academy block
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
Available Credit
- 14.75 Certificate of Attendance
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.
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! Happy hour and networking opportunities with the trainers and your peers from across the country
- NOT INCLUDED: Sponsors with sales pitches
"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
Registration Options:
- To register for this training for you, login or register with your personal information
- To register for this training for someone else, log in with the ATTENDEE’S login information or create an account for the ATTENDEE
- To register for a group of three or more attendees, please contact [email protected] to receive instructions on how to obtain a discounted group rate.
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 3 Day Training:
Early bird rate (Through July 12): $1,250 per person
Regular registration rate (July 13 - August 12): $1,450 per person
Late registration rate (August 13 - September 11): $1,550 per person
Registration for 3 or more people: $1,250 per person
Cancellation Policy for this Event:
All cancellation requests must be received in writing at [email protected]. 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.
If there are extenuating circumstances regarding your cancellation, please reach out to the FTLF Training Team directly at [email protected].