Risk assessment is a critical responsibility for grant funders and is strongly linked to informed funding decisions, effective oversight, and successful grant outcomes. In this session, participants will explore the purpose and practical application of risk assessment in grantmaking and grants management. We will examine how risk assessment affects the full grants lifecycle—from pre-award decision-making and award issuance to the post-award environment. Participants will review sample risk assessment formats and methodologies, and focus on how risk assessment can strengthen—not strain—the funding relationship. Participants will learn strategies for using risk assessment results to inform monitoring plans, target technical assistance, support grantee capacity-building, and promote stronger programmatic and compliance outcomes for both funders and recipients.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature and purpose of grant risk assessment
Define Risk Assessment. Explain its role in grants management and when in the grants lifecycle it should occur. - Identify common grant risk factors and methods for assessing risk
Recognize key risk indicators. Explore sample approaches and models for evaluating risk. Recognize key indicators of organizational, financial, programmatic, and compliance risk, and review practical approaches for evaluating risk. Explore sample tools, models, questionnaires, and documentation methods used to assess grantee risk. - Apply risk assessment strategies to strengthen grantor–grantee relationships and outcomes
Learn how to use risk assessment results to enhance partnership. Explore approaches to support sucess of funders and grantees through information learned in risk assessment.
Course Level: Overview
1 CPE Specialized Knowledge
Members: FREE registration and opportunity to earn CPE credits
Non-Members: $174 per person (registration includes optional 1-year
NGMA membership + opportunity to earn CPE credit)
Prerequisites
A basic understanding of the Uniform Guidance rules at 2 CFR 200 will assist with this webinar.
Who Should Attend
Grant Professionals, including Grant Specialists, Grant Administrators, Grant Managers, Program Officers, Grant Officers, Auditors
Program Level
Basic
Advance Preparation
None
Delivery Method
Group Internet Based
Special Accommodations
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