# Uniform Administrative Requirements for Federal Grants Course (Self-Paced)

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## Overview

This course unpacks the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) as the backbone of federal grants compliance. Participants translate regulations into day-to-day steps from pre-award eligibility and risk reviews through post-award financial management, subrecipient oversight, and audit/closeout.

By the end, participants will be able to summarize key legislation involved in federal assistance; explain the structure and intent of the Uniform Guidance; distinguish assistance types and award instruments; and apply core administrative, financial, and audit requirements across the lifecycle.

Designed for federal program/grants staff, pass-through entities, and recipient personnel who need a working understanding of 2 CFR 200 to write policy, design procedures, or manage awards effectively.

## What you'll learn

- Summarize the key legislation that underpins federal assistance programs.
- Explain the structure, purpose, and intent of the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) subparts A-D.
- Explain the structure, purpose, and intent of the Uniform Guidance appendices. 
- Distinguish between types of assistance and award instruments.
- Apply core administrative, financial, and audit requirements across the grant lifecycle.
- Translate regulatory requirements into day-to-day grants management practices.
- Strengthen policy writing, procedure design, and award management through practical application of the Uniform Guidance.

## Prerequisites

Students should have prior experience in federal grants management, including familiarity with award lifecycle stages, basic financial management principles, and compliance or oversight practices related to federal assistance programs

## Curriculum

#### Module 1: Federal Financial Assistance: Definitions and Applicability

- Clarify assistance types and when Uniform Guidance applies.
- Understand program, recipient, and subrecipient roles.
- Map definitions to real-world award scenarios.

#### Module 2: Uniform Guidance Structure and Key Subparts

- Interpret Subparts A–D and overarching compliance themes.
- Outline conflict-of-interest, procurement, and performance standards.
- Connect regulatory text to policy and procedures.

#### Module 3: Pre-Award: Notices, Eligibility, and Risk Review

- Draft/assess NOFO elements and applicant criteria.
- Conduct risk reviews and set specific award conditions.
- Document decisions to support transparency.

#### Module 4: Post-Award: Performance, Financial Management, and Subrecipient Oversight

- Link performance metrics to reporting and payment.
- Implement allowable cost and financial controls.
- Execute subrecipient monitoring and pass-through requirements.

#### Module 5: Audit and Closeout Requirements

- Recognize Single Audit thresholds and responsibilities.
- Close the award with complete final reporting and records.
- Resolve findings and manage retention.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $1050