Navigating USG Requirements for Cooperative Agreements and Grants: USAID
November 5-8, 2024Effectively 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 ProcessDefinitions, General Provisions, and the Pre-award ProcessAward Implementation: Financial Management Cost Principles Prior ApprovalsUnallowable CostsProcurement and Property Management Programmatic and Subaward ExpectationsIndirect Costs and Indirect RatesAdministrative and Closeout RequirementsUS Government Audit RequirementsOur 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:1.USAID2. Department of State 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.Learning ObjectivesAfter this training, participants will: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.
Foundations of New Business Development
Establishing a streamlined proposal development process is critical for successfully winning grants and cooperative agreements from the US Government (USG). Organizations that understand the USG pre-proposal process, proposal standards, evaluation methodologies and submission requirements have a huge advantage over other competitors.Our expert facilitators will provide comprehensive learning, practical tools and firsthand practice in these Business Development areas:Anticipating USG OpportunitiesResearch Skills for USG OpportunitiesProfessional NetworkingKey Compliance Areas during the proposal processProposal Submission requirementsTips and Tools Writing the ProposalTransitioning from Proposal to Implementation
Target Audience
This course is designed for participants from:
CPE Credits
Cpe Credits
32 hours (for 4 days / 8 hours each day)
Delivery Method
Group Live
Field Of Study / Level
Specialized Knowledge / Basic
Pre-requisites
None
Advanced Preparation
24 hours (for 3 day / 8 hours each day)
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Shannon Meehan has worked more than 30 years internationally. Since 2012, She has been an International Consultant where organizations call upon her for a variety of trainings and interventions that focus on her operational, finance, human resources skills and her humanitarian intervention expertise. She has lived and/or worked throughout the continent of Africa, the Middle East, Europe and South Asia. Her Humanitarian work was highlighted in the book, Those Who Dare, by Katherine Martin (2004). Shannon speaks French, Wolof and Malinke.
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