Details
The Training Course on Grants Management is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage grants throughout their lifecycle. This comprehensive course covers key topics ranging from grant proposal development to post-award management and compliance. Participants will learn best practices, tools, and strategies to optimize grant funding utilization, ensure compliance with regulations, and maximize impact.
Course Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will:
- Understand grant management fundamentals, terminology, and stakeholders.
- Learn grant proposal development, including needs assessment and budgeting.
- Explore strategies for identifying funding sources aligned with organizational priorities.
- Master effective grant application techniques for higher success rates.
- Learn post-award best practices, including budget monitoring and compliance.
- Emphasize stakeholder communication and collaboration throughout the grant lifecycle.
- Discover tools for streamlining grant management and enhancing efficiency.
- Gain knowledge of ethical considerations and compliance requirements.
Outline
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Grants Management
- What is grants management?
- Grants management and 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: Grants Lifecycle
- Pre-Award activities
- Planning
- Proposal Submission
- Award of Grant
- Post-Award activities
- Implementation
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Amendments
- Reporting
- Close out
Elements of Grants Application
- Grants Preparation and Planning
- Developing Goals, and Objectives
- Finalizing and Submitting Grants Application
Module 3: Grants Budgeting
- Introduction to Grants Budgeting
- Grants Budget Elements
- Budget Development
- Budget Management
Accounting Essentials for Grant
- Accounting multiple grants/ awards
- Tracking of matching funds
- Accounting for in-kind contributions
- Developing account code structure
Module 4: Compliance
- Financial and procurement rules
- Contractual agreement
- Donor compliance
- Legislative compliance
- Accounting Standards and Practices
- Community and cultural Compliance
Module 5: Contract Management
- Contract assessment
- Contract negotiation
- Contract management
Module 6: Internal Control in Grants Management
- Control environment
- Risk assessment
- Control activities
- Information and communication
- Monitoring activities
Module 7: Grants Reporting
- Financial
- Narrative
- Evaluations
- Amendments
Special Offer
Schedules
| Weekdays | 09:00 AM — 05:00 PM |
| Weekdays | 09:00 AM — |
| Weekdays |
| Weekdays |
| Weekdays |
| No. of Days: | 5 |
Perk Group Africa is a capacity development, and consultancy center with foundation roots in Nairobi, Kenya. We have quickly grown into one of the leading destinations for organizations, groups, and individuals seeking to advance their skills in the many domains within our scope.
Our expertise includes Socio-economic Research, training, and consultancies on Spatial technologies, Climate change (Environmental Sustainability), Gender Inclusivity, Data Management and Statistics, Project Cycle Management, Enterprise Development, Governance, Organizational Development, and Personal Productivity.
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