Effectively navigating US Government regulations is key to a successful federally funded program. By the end of this four-day training, participants will be able to research, interpret, and apply the regulations of their US Government grant or cooperative agreement and understand the specific regulations for two key donors: USAID and the State Department.

This training will introduce participants to the Uniform Administrative Regulations: 2 CFR 200 through the entire project lifecycle from pre-award to close-out:

Pre-award:

An overview of the Proposal Process

Definitions, General Provisions, and the Pre-award Process

Award Implementation:

Financial Management

Cost Principles

Prior Approvals

Unallowable Costs

Procurement and Property Management

Programmatic and Subaward Expectations

Indirect Costs and Indirect Rates

Administrative and Closeout Requirements

US Government Audit Requirements

Our expert facilitators will also guide participants through the core compliance areas including ethical standards, subaward management, business development, human resources, and travel.

It is important for organizations to fully understand each US Government Agency's regulatory framework. Participants will learn how to research, interpret, and apply the specific rules and regulations for these two US Government Agencies:

Participants will learn through interactive, relevant, and practical examples to build confidence in day-to-day management for any USAID or State Department award. This course will prepare participants for any challenges and empower them to improve their relationships with donor agency personnel.

Be familiar with the US government funding process.

Understand and interpret the requirements for US Government funded cooperative agreements and grants.

Understand the specific requirements for two key donor agencies: USAID and State Department.

Be able to locate and interpret regulations that apply to their project.

Develop strong working relationships with government staff.