The number of US Government and USAID grant regulations and policies are constantly increasing, changing, and becoming more complex.  Most recently (in November 2020) the US Government revised 2 CFR 200 requiring USAID to update grant standard provisions and internal policies.  At the same time USAID continues to revise the Automated Directives System and issue new Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives, waivers, and deviations. This seminar is designed to provide participants the knowledge and practical application of US Government and USAID grant regulations and policies.  By doing so, participants will be able to apply them to business development, application submission, grants administration, modifications/extensions, close-out, and audit. 

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The number of US Government and USAID grant regulations and policies are constantly increasing, changing, and becoming more complex.  Most recently (in November 2020) the US Government revised 2 CFR 200 requiring USAID to update grant standard provisions and internal policies.  At the same time USAID continues to revise the Automated Directives System and issue new Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives, waivers, and deviations. This seminar is designed to provide participants the knowledge and practical application of US Government and USAID grant regulations and policies.  By doing so, participants will be able to apply them to business development, application submission, grants administration, modifications/extensions, close-out, and audit. 

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The length of a USAID contract solicitation and contract can reach hundreds of pages. When the solicitation is first released, is not the best time to understand contract compliance. Understanding contract compliance is essential to successful bidding, award management, modifications, audit, and close-out. This two-day seminar is designed to provide the tools and skills every organization will need to successfully bid and manage a USAID contract. The seminar is facilitated by a former USAID contracting officer offering a USAID perspective on every aspect of contract compliance. The seminar includes interactive discussions, practical exercises, and time to ask questions.

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Overview Over several years USAID has awarded a greater number of contracts and grants to include a sub-grant component. While a sub-grant component increases flexibility in making awards and the type of awardees, a lack of skills and experience by the prime and sub-grantee can substantially increase risk to implementation and overall compliance. The prime…

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Overview For some organizations project close-out is a low priority, not receiving the needed attention until the award deadline approaches. Timely planned and executed close-out of grants and contracts is critical. Organizations need to notify staff, programs require transition, close-out funds allocated, assets transferred and reports prepared. A comprehensive close-out plan has many benefits: utilizing…

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We understand the grant solicitation requirements are a challenge, the application process lengthy and the regulations sometimes confusing. Our courses are designed to provide the tools and skills every organization needs to use on daily basis and ultimately be successful at winning a USAID grant. In this three day course we will take you through every step of the process: advanced preparation and research; identifying grant funding opportunities, analyzing solicitations; drafting technical and cost applications; and the negotiation process.

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We understand the solicitation requirements are a challenge, the proposal process lengthy and the regulations sometimes confusing. Our courses are designed to provide the tools and skills every organization needs to use on daily basis and ultimately be successful at winning a USAID contract. In this three day course we will take you through every step of the process: advanced preparation and research; identifying contract funding opportunities, analyzing solicitations; drafting technical and cost proposals; and the negotiation process.

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