5 Pillars of the New Grant Regulations
The change in grant regulations released in late 2013 brings with it a renewed focus on performance, oversight and decreased administrative burdens for both grantees of 5 Pillars and awarding agencies. As promised we are digging deeper into the major policy changes and what they mean to grant managers by looking at five pillars of […]
5 Steps to Stop the Budget Stalemate Train Wreck
Last week we looked at the effect of the Budget Stalemate budget shutdown on the grant community. All finger-pointing aside-there are many factors that got us to this point. But being solution-oriented real people at MyFedTrainer.com -we thought it might be a good time to review how the budget process was designed to produce an […]
What 4 Things Make You Crazy About Grant Management?
I’m guessing you have your hands full with Crazy About Grant Management. You know-the reports, the regulations, the whole rig-ma-role… Ever wish things could be easier? Tell us more….. We are working on some big upgrades to MyFedTrainer.com (more about that in coming posts) We want to make sure we include the things that really make […]
Big Bucket Theory-How to Get Your Grant Spending Frozen
Last week we looked at the recent news about the US Department of Justice (DOJ) freezing grant funds for Big Brothers, Big Sisters (BBBS) in Philadelphia after the organization couldn’t backup almost $20 million dollars in spending of federal dollars in Big Bucket Theory. In this series will look at the major grant management mistakes […]
Grant Alert: Big Changes Coming to Indirect Cost Rates Negotiation
Last month we alerted you to grant regulation changes that are under consideration for Federal grant recipients. Most recently the Office of Management and Budget extended the comment period deadline from May 2, 2013 to June 2, 2013 so interested parties would have more time to get their comments submitted. The OMB has received over 350 […]
Grant Management Survey: Tell Us What You Need-Save $50
What drives you crazy about the grant management Survey? Is there something that would make your life easier as a grant professional? How about resources that would make your job better and more fulfilling? Do you need more support? Better grant management resources? Other types of courses or services? Just 4 quick questions: Tell us what would […]