Discover how to begin your government’s journey to receiving and managing federal grants, including:
- Developing a proposal strategy
- Understanding the grants lifecycle
- Creating a checklist for success
- Discussing the basics of compliance
- Exploring the use of internal staff versus consultants
Who Should Attend
Personnel in state/city/county governments in supervisory, support, accounting and compliance roles who would be involved in the management of their organization’s federal grant awards.
CPE credit cannot be earned by attending this presentation.
Meet Your Speakers
Abby Rollins, CFE, PMP, CGMS
Principal, CohnReznick
Abby Rollins, CFE, PMP, CGMS, is a principal with CohnReznick Government and Public Sector Advisory. She is an industry leader with more than 20 years of experience providing grant and project management, Uniform Guidance compliance, financial management, and oversight consulting services to local, state, and federal clients. She assists entities with developing, implementing, and monitoring high-profile programs with a focus on achieving policy objectives and delivering on an entities commitment to driving positive change in their communities.
She has in-depth knowledge of U.S. Treasury’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, Emergency Rental Assistance, FEMA’s Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and HUD’s Community Development Block Disaster Recovery grant programs.
Susan Durham, CGMS
Senior Advisor for Grants and Community Partnerships
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg’s Office
Susan W. Durham, CGMS, is a nationally recognized grants professional with 17 years of experience spanning the full federal grants lifecycle, including grants management, subrecipient management, compliance, and audits. She serves as Senior Advisor for Grants and Community Partnerships for Louisville Metro Government and is chair of the NGMA Kentucky Chapter. Susan is known for translating complex federal requirements into clear, practical guidance.
Additional Information
Who Should Attend
Personnel in state/city/county governments in supervisory, support, accounting and compliance roles who would be involved in the management of their organization’s federal grant awards.
Delivery Method
Internet-Based Delivery
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