2016 GMD Workshop
NOAA's Acquisition and Grants Office
Grants Management Division
Presents
CONNECTING THE CHANNELS
Partnership in Grants Management
The AGO Grants Management Division welcomes you to the 2016 Financial Assistance Workshop, Connecting the Channels: Partnership in Grants Management . Be the first to register for this FREE, hands-on experience on grants administration. These workshops will be interactive so please register to attend in person. Please make sure to reserve your spot today as space is limited and to check back as further details are to follow.
Whether you’re a current grant recipient, a Federal Program Office staff member or a member of an organization interested in obtaining a Federal grant or cooperative agreement, this FREE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP will aid in developing your wealth of knowledge associated with Federal financial assistance. Continue reading for a brief glimpse of what to expect.
Seattle, WA
February 23, 24, 25 (February 25 for Program Officers Only)
NOAA Western Regional Center 7600 Sand Point Way Seattle, WA 98115
Silver Spring, MD
March 8, 9, 10 (March 10 for Program Officers Only)
NOAA Auditorium and Science Center 1301 East-West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910
Overview of Events
- Introduction to Financial Assistance
This is Grants 101, a heads-up on the essentials of preparing winning applications. We will provide you with a firm grasp on pre-award activities that will set your organization on the right track including an overview of Grants.gov, the difference between competitive and non-competitive awards and budgetary requirements. Our staff will provide engaging lectures and interactive training so you are able to gain full understanding of the preliminary process of Federal Financial Assistance.
- Managing a Financial Assistance Award
Confidence in compliance; we will instruct you on how to develop effective approaches to grant start-up, operation, closeout and organizational alignment with the Department of Commerce Standard Terms and Conditions. Our knowledgeable staff will guide you through financial and performance reporting requirements and how the Federal government monitors your award. We will walk you through all the necessities to become a responsible grantee including modifications and amendments to your award and how to draw down funds through the Automated Standard Application for Payment (ASAP).
- Accountability of a Financial Assistance Award
Audits and equipment disposition; these are terms you will become familiar with. Protect your organization from management pitfalls that may impact current and future funding relationships and opportunities. Upon completion of your Financial Assistance Award, the Grants Management Division staff will help provide information assuring you have all the required documents to properly close your award and sustain proper record retention.
Agenda Day 1
TIME | PRESENTATION | Grants Online |
7:30 am – 9:00 am | Registration | |
9:00 am – 9:45 am | Welcome / Grants Management Overview | |
9:45 am – 10:45 am | Keynote Address | |
10:45 am – 11:00 am | BREAK | |
11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Find and Apply | Open Computer Lab |
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm | LUNCH | |
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm | Award Review Process | |
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm | BREAK | |
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Post Award | |
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Meet and Greet |
Day 1 Session Details
Agenda Day 2
TIME | PRESENTATION | Grants Online | |
8:00 am – 8:30 am | Registration | ||
8:30 am – 9:00 am | Keynote Address | ||
9:00 am – 10:00 am | ASAP | Open Computer Lab | |
10:00 am – 10:15 am | BREAK | ||
10:15 am – 11:15 am | Reporting | ||
11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Audits | ||
12:15 pm – 1:30 pm | LUNCH | ||
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Contracts vs. Grants | Open Computer Lab | |
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm | BREAK | ||
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm | Recipient Contributions | External Clients & Hurricane Sandy | |
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Grants Management Division TRIVIA | ||
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Wrap Up |
Day 2 Session Details