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About the Course
Most development projects rely on donor-funded grants, making it essential for project management teams to use limited resources optimally and efficiently to deliver maximum impact. This training in grants management equips participants with the best practices and core skills needed for effective grant administration.
Target Participants
This course is designed for grants management officers or managers, financial managers, and project managers working on donor-funded initiatives.
What you will learn
By the end of the course the learner should be able to:
• Manage pre-award activities that position programs for success
• Oversee post-award processes, including start-up, implementation, and closeout
• Ensure full compliance with donor and funding requirements
• Address key aspects of financial management for grants
• Prepare and deliver effective grants management reports for stakeholders
Course duration
5 days
Course Outline
Module 1: Foundations of Grants Management
• Introduction to Grants Management
• Definition and importance of grants management in project development
• Key grants-related terminologies
• Overview of project award types: Grants, Contracts, Cooperative Agreements, Subcontracts
• Types of grants: In-kind, Standard, Mixed
Module 2: The Grants Lifecycle
• Pre-award activities: Planning, Proposal Submission, Award of Grant
• Post-award activities: Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation, Amendments, Reporting, Closeout
• Elements of a grants application: Goals, Objectives, Proposal Development, Submission
Module 3: Grants Budgeting and Financial Management
• Introduction to grants budgeting and its elements
• Budget development and management
• Accounting essentials for grants:
* Managing multiple grants/awards
* Tracking matching funds
* Accounting for in-kind contributions
* Developing account code structures
Module 4: Compliance and Contract Management
• Compliance requirements:
* Financial and procurement rules
* Contractual agreements
* Donor compliance
* Legislative compliance
* Accounting standards and practices
* Community and cultural compliance
• Contract management: Assessment, Negotiation, and Administration
Module 5: Internal Controls, Reporting, and Performance Management
• Internal control in grants management:
* Control environment
* Risk assessment
* Control activities
* Information and communication
* Monitoring activities
• Grants reporting: Financial reports, Narrative reports, Evaluations, and Amendments
Course LeaderDr. Moses Gweyi. LinkedIn: mgweyi LinkedIn: mgweyi