Introduction to Grants and Cooperative Agreements
IDGRNT7045

Module 1: Evolution of Grant Policy, Regulations, and Management

• Overview of the history and development of federal grant policy and oversight.
• Key regulations and guidance that shape modern grants and cooperative agreements.
• How policy shifts affect agency practices and recipient responsibilities.

Module 2: Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR 200)

• Structure and intent of the Uniform Guidance and how it consolidates requirements.
• Core definitions, applicability, and compliance expectations for recipients.
• Roles of federal agencies and pass-through entities in ensuring compliance.

Module 3: Grant Management Lifecycle—Mandatory and Discretionary Grants

• Stages from concept and announcement through award, performance, and closeout.
• Differences between mandatory and discretionary programs and their implications.
• Decision points, documentation, and oversight touchpoints across the lifecycle.

Module 4: Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards

• Prerequisites for making awards, including eligibility, risk review, and terms.
• Required elements of the award instrument and program announcements.
• Budget review basics and alignment with program and statutory requirements.

Module 5: Post-Federal Award Requirements & Closeout

• Monitoring recipient performance, internal controls, and audit considerations.
• Managing programmatic and financial reporting throughout performance.
• Closeout responsibilities for agencies and recipients, including final audits.