Join us on Tuesday, May 21, 2025, for Clark Nuber’s Not-for-Profit Essentials: Federal Grant Compliance.
About this Event

We invite you to join us on Tuesday, May 21, 2025, for the Not-for-Profit Essentials: Federal Grant Compliance webinar. Federal grant compliance requirements are not intuitive and come with a high risk of noncompliance. Come for a full day devoted to learning the basics of federal grants compliance, covering the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Uniform Guidance, with an additional focus on cooperative agreements received by not-for-profit organizations. Whether you are new to receiving federal grant assistance or are worried about what you may not know, our sessions will be informative and useful for everyone who works with federal assistance subject to the Uniform Guidance. This course is well suited for those working in finance, grants management, program management, compliance, and executive positions. The course will cover the following basics:Navigating federal grant compliance requirements can be complex and presents a high risk of noncompliance. This full-day session is dedicated to providing a comprehensive understanding of federal grants compliance, with a particular emphasis on the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Uniform Guidance and cooperative agreements received by nonprofit organizations. Whether you're new to receiving federal grants or concerned about gaps in your knowledge, this course is designed to be both informative and practical for anyone working with federal assistance subject to Uniform Guidance. It is particularly relevant for professionals in finance, grants management, program management, compliance, and executive leadership roles. Throughout the course, we will cover these key topics:

What is the Uniform Guidance?

We will start the day with an overview of the Uniform Guidance, providing essential tips and techniques for effectively managing federal grants. This session will lay the foundation for understanding the compliance requirements and best practices for administering federal funds.

Grant Administrative Requirements

The administrative requirements imposed by the government for grants and agreements with nonprofits can be overwhelming, even for experienced professionals. We will guide you through both the pre-award policies and the post-award financial and program management requirements, helping you navigate the complexities of compliance.

Allowable Costs and Indirect Cost Fundamentals

Government cost principles for contracts and agreements with nonprofits are comprehensive yet challenging to interpret. In this section, we will clarify the essential considerations for allowable costs, the distinction between direct and indirect costs, and explain why negotiated indirect cost rates are the most effective means of recovering these costs. If your organization receives federal grants or contracts, this section is crucial.

Single Audit

Audits are a routine requirement for nonprofits receiving federal funds, and understanding how to prepare for a Single Audit is essential. We will walk you through the basic audit requirements and highlight available resources to ensure you are well-prepared as an auditee.

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