# Uniform Administrative Requirements for Federal Grants Course

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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.

## 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.

## 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.

## Schedule
- Jul 16, 2026 – Jul 17, 2026 — Live Online
- Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 — Live Online

## Instructors

### Seitu Stephens, J.D. — Instructor

Seitu I. Stephens, J.D., is a nationally recognized trainer and consultant in federal grants management, compliance, and program oversight. With more than two decades of experience working with federal, state, territorial, and nonprofit organizations, he specializes in helping agencies and grant recipients design, manage, and monitor federally funded programs in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200).

Mr. Stephens has trained hundreds of grant professionals across government agencies, community-based organizations, and institutions of higher education. His instruction focuses on practical strategies for managing federal awards, structuring and monitoring subawards, ensuring financial accountability, preparing for audits, and strengthening internal controls to protect federal funds and program outcomes.

He has developed and delivered numerous professional development courses on topics including grant program design, risk assessment, subrecipient monitoring, procurement under federal awards, and audit preparation. His courses combine regulatory expertise with real-world case studies that help participants translate complex federal requirements into effective operational practices.

In addition to his training work, Mr. Stephens advises organizations on strengthening grant management systems, improving compliance frameworks, and building sustainable partnerships between government agencies and community-based organizations.

Mr. Stephens holds a Juris Doctor degree and is widely respected for his engaging instructional style and his ability to make complex federal grant regulations clear, practical, and actionable for practitioners.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $1050