Unpacking New Certification and Assurances in Your Grants

April 23, 2026

This webinar is included in the Federal Grants Training Membership.

Sign on the dotted line – or else! One year after their introduction, new certification requirements in federal grants continue to raise concern for federal funding recipients. In many instances, the new certification language added to grants in 2025 requires grantees to affirm that they comply with all applicable federal anti-discrimination laws—certifying that none of their programs operate in violation of these laws—as a condition for receiving funds. Grants may also include language mandating compliance with immigration-related Executive Orders and policies, adding further complexity and uncertainty for organizations navigating federal funding.

This webinar will explore the implications and ramifications of certifications, and what to expect moving forward.  We will also focus on legal risks, especially the potential for False Claims Act investigations tied to these certifications.  If your organization is unsure about signing these assurances or wants to better understand how to reduce enforcement risk, this session will provide essential guidance and practical steps to protect your interests.

The on-demand version of this webinar will be available for purchase one week after the conclusion of the live webinar. 

Target Audience

  • CEOs/ Directors
  • CFOs/Controllers/Fiscal Staff
  • Program and Project Directors
  • Other Grants Management Staff

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, you will be able to:

  • Trace the certification and assurance additions to federal grants over the past year and discuss what the additions have meant for federally-funded organizations
  • Understand the legal risk that comes along with signing certifications and assurances, particularly under the False Claims Act
  • Develop strategies to maintain compliance with mitigating the risk of enforcement actions
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.50 CPE
Course opens: 
10/28/2025
Course expires: 
05/24/2026
Event starts: 
04/23/2026 - 1:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
04/23/2026 - 2:15pm EDT
Cost:
$185.00
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Mindy B. Pava

Mindy serves as a Partner in the firm’s Litigation & Government Investigations, Federal Grants, Health Care and Education practice groups, where she focuses her practice on advising federal grantees (including health centers) as they navigate all facets of administrative and judicial review. A seasoned litigator, she also represents organizations in health care and other industries in responding to civil investigative demands and federal subpoenas. [Full Bio]

Participants can earn up to 1.50 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge and Applications upon completion of all course requirements.

ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS FOR CPE CREDIT

If you purchase CPE credit for this webinar you must satisfy the following conditions in order to receive your certificate:

  1. Answer at least 5 of the polling questions during the webinar
  2. Complete the evaluation survey after the conclusion of the webinar or in the follow-up email

Upon completion of these requirements, we will email you your CPE Certificate within two (2) weeks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Prerequisites: None 
  • Target Audience: CEOs/Directors; CFOs/Controllers/Fiscal Staff; Program and Project Directors; Other Grants Management Staff
  • Advanced Preparation: None  
  • Program Level: All
  • Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

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Available Credit

  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.50 CPE

Price

Cost:
$185.00
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