Learn more: 2026 Annual Grants Training

September Webinar

Cost Allocation in Practice: Building Defensible, Compliant and Practical Approaches
Presented by Claire Hilleary and Megan Otto, CGMS, Baker Tilly

This session will provide a practical overview of cost allocation principles for grants management, including how to identify allocable costs, apply consistent methodologies, and document allocation decisions. Presenters will discuss common challenges, compliance considerations, and practical strategies for developing allocation approaches that are reasonable, supportable, and aligned with federal grant requirements.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify key cost allocation principles and compliance requirements applicable to federal grants.
  • Recognize common cost allocation challenges and risks in grants management.
  • Apply practical strategies for documenting and supporting cost allocation methodologies.
  • Better understand what to look for and request when evaluating a cost allocation plan.

Course Level: Intermediate

1 CPE in 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)

Participants should have a foundational knowledge of federal grant requirements, including familiarity with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and general concepts related to allowable, allocable and reasonable costs. No advance preparation is required.

Grant Professionals, including Grant Specialists, Grant Administrators, Grant Managers, Program Officers, Grant Officers, Auditors

Basic

None

Group Internet Based

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