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Live, 3 Day Federal Grants Management Training
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 you through in-depth discussions of regulatory language and effective implementation – particularly when the regulations are ambiguous. Impacts of the CARES Act and other COVID-19 pandemic-related declarations, funding, and flexibilities will be examined and explained.
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.
INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION:
- Three days of education sessions focused on federal grants
- Networking opportunities with the trainers and your peers from across the country
- Q&A with attorneys who provide counsel and advice to federal grants recipients
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
After this training, you will be able to:
- Understand the federal financial assistance system underlying all grant awards;
- Discuss the specific regulatory requirements applicable to key areas of federal grant management, regardless of program;
- Describe the core concepts of financial management and cost allocation, and how to apply them; and
- Identify the major requirements of the Uniform Guidance, including procurement standards, subrecipient management requirements, and the allowable costs/ cost allocation system – as well as implementation strategies for each.
Agenda
Day 1 | |
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am | Registration & Continental Breakfast (Provided by FTLF) |
| 9:00 am - 9:15 am | Welcome and Overview |
| 9:15 am - 10:45 am | Understanding the Federal Grant System and the Grant Agreement
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| 10:45 am - 11:00 am | Break |
| 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Subrecipient Relationships and Pass-through Entity Responsibilities
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| 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm | Lunch Break (Provided by FTLF) |
| 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm | Contracts Under Grants: The Procurement Standards
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| 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm | Break |
| 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Conflict of Interest & Standards of Conduct |
| 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Q&A and Wrap Up |
Day 2 | |
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am | Continental Breakfast (Provided by FTLF) |
| 9:00 am - 10:30 am | Cost Allocation, Indirect Cost, and Time & Effort
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| 10:30 am - 10:45 am | Break |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm | Cost Allocation, Indirect Cost, and Time & Effort
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| 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm | Lunch Break (Provided by FTLF) |
| 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm | Social Media Considerations |
| 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm | Break |
| 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Operationalizing Internal Control Standards and Requirements
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| 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Q&A and Wrap Up |
Day 3 | |
Thursday, December 16, 2021 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am | Continental Breakfast (Provided by FTLF) |
| 9:00 am - 10:15 am | Federal Interest & Property Management |
| 10:15 am - 10:30 am | Break |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Cost Share / Match
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| 11:30 am - 11:45 am | Break |
| 11:45 am - 1:00 pm | Audits & Program Review |
| 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Working Lunch: Prior Approvals (Lunch provided by FTLF) |
| 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Q&A and Wrap Up |
FTLF has negotiated the discount rate of $189 per night. You can make your reservations by clicking here. The discounted rate expires November 15, 2021. FTLF cannot guarantee the availability of a hotel room after the November 15 cut-off date or after the specially rated FTLF block has been filled.
Our guests receive the following added perks:
- No Resort Fee
- Complimentary wireless internet in guest sleeping rooms
- Complimentary fitness center access
- Self-Parking at a discounted rate of $15.00 plus tax per vehicle per day for overnight guests of the group staying in the hotel
- Complimentary access to entertainment venues, such as Red Coconut Club®, Bob Marley – A tribute to Freedom, Pat O’Brien’s®, CityWalk’s Rising Star and the groove at Universal’s CityWalk.
Overflow Hotel
FTLF has secured additional rooms at the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, a nearby hotel also part of the Universal Studios Resort. To book a room at the Loews Sapphire Falls, please call 833-243-4731 and mention that you are with Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell.
COVID-19 Safety Measures
FTLF is committed to the health and safety of attendees during the Federal Funding Academy in Orlando, Florida.
Vaccinations are highly encouraged for all participants, and face masks covering the nose and mouth will be required to be worn throughout the event. Attendees should maintain distance from others and frequently wash hands. Masks will be available for those who need them, and antibacterial hand sanitizers will be provided to all attendees.
FTLF is actively monitoring guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as state and local governments and may make adjustments to align with any updated recommendations.
Venue
Part of the Universal Orlando Resorts, our host hotel, the Loews Portofino Bay, prioritizes guest safety and follows CDC guidance regarding the use of masks indoors. More information on hotel policies can be found here.
Presenters
Scott Sheffler
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]
JERRY BERTRAND
As a consultant, Mr. Bertrand has worked in the nonprofit and higher education environments, including OneStar Foundation, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, and Texas A&M International University. He frequently brings his real-world experience to bear in teaching and coaching environments, conducting on-site training for a variety of organizations, including federal (NASA, Department of Labor, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Health and Human Services, Corporation for National and Community Service) state (California, Idaho, Kentucky, and Texas state governments), local (San Diego County, and the Washington, DC governments) and nonprofit organizations (Habitat for Humanity International, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution).
Additional Speaker
PHILLIP ESCORIAZA
Phillip is Senior Counsel in the firm’s Federal Grants and Health Law practice groups. A native of Puerto Rico, Phillip’s bilingual, nationwide practice serves non-profit organizations, municipalities, local government agencies, and other federal grantees. Prior to joining Feldesman Tucker, Phillip ran a practice from San Juan which spanned corporate, business, public policy, government and contract law, and included contested matters and appeals before state and federal courts. [Full Bio]
Conference participants can earn up to 22.20 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 LLP 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.nasbaregistry.org (formerly www.learningmarket.org).
Available Credit
- 18.50 Certificate of Attendance
Price
COVID-19 Safety Measures
FTLF is committed to the health and safety of attendees during the Federal Funding Academy in Orlando, Florida.
Vaccinations are highly encouraged for all participants, and face masks covering the nose and mouth will be required to be worn throughout the event. Attendees should maintain distance from others and frequently wash hands. Masks will be available for those who need them, and antibacterial hand sanitizers will be provided to all attendees.
FTLF is actively monitoring guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as state and local governments and may make adjustments to align with any updated recommendations.
Venue
Part of the Universal Orlando Resorts, our host hotel, the Loews Portofino Bay, prioritizes guest safety and follows CDC guidance regarding the use of masks indoors. More information on hotel policies can be found here.
Registration Fees:
| In-Person Registration | |
|---|---|
Early Registration(Through September 30) | Regular Registration(October 1 - December 13) |
| $1,650 | $1,795 |
Group Discounts
Bring your team! Discounts are available for groups of three (3) or more individuals from the same organization. Please contact us to process your registration.
Groups of 3-6 | Groups of 7-10 | Groups of 11-15 | Over 15 |
| 10% off | 15% off | 20% off | Call us! |
Registration Instructions
Each registration must be in the name of the individual(s) who will attend. This allows FTLF to communicate important course information to the actual attendee(s), add training materials and handouts to the right account, and properly assign certificates of attendance or CPE credits.
To register for this training:
- For yourself: login to your account and register with your personal information
- For someone else: login with the ATTENDEE’S login information or create an account for the ATTENDEE and register from the ATTENDEE's account
- For a group: email Learning@ftlf.com to complete group registration
If you encounter problems or have questions Contact us.
Payment
We accept payment by PayPal, credit card, and check. Payment for any live training is due upon registration. If payment is not received in full prior to the start of the event, FTLF reserves the right to cancel your order and deny you entrance to the training.
Cancellation/Transfer Policy
All cancellation or transfer requests must be received in writing at learning@ftlf.com. Requests for refunds or transfers for in-person events will be granted according to the following schedule:
- 30 or more days prior to the event, requests for a full refund or a transfer, minus a $75 administrative fee, will be granted.
- Between 11 to 29 days prior to the event, requests for cancellations will be granted a 50% refund and requests for transfers will be granted, space permitting and subject to a transfer fee.
- Within 10 days of the event start date, no requests for refunds or credits will be granted. At FTLF's discretion, late transfers may be granted, space permitting and subject to a transfer fee.
If there are extenuating circumstances regarding your cancellation, please reach out to the FTLF Training Team directly at learning@ftlf.com.
CAN I TRANSFER FROM IN-PERSON TO THE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM?
Yes, you can transfer from attending in-person to virtually. Please note that no refunds of the price difference, if any, will be given. All transfer requests must be submitted in writing.