Learn more: 2026 Annual Grants Training

All Events

Upcoming in-person and virtual live events

Growing with Grants

Preparing to Win & Manage Federal Awards
A complimentary presentation for state/local/county government organizations seeking guidance on starting and growing a grants management team. This course provides guidance on 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 and exploring the use of internal staff versus consultants.

August Webinar

Risk Assessment as a Strategic Grant Partnership Tool 
Presented by Jerry Bertrand, CGMS, Public Impact Advisors
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, explore the purpose and practical application of risk assessment in grantmaking and grants management and examine how risk assessment affects the full grants lifecycle.

September 2026 Virtual GMBoK Training

In-depth training of the full grant lifecycle, from pre-award activities to closeout and audits.
Gain in-depth understanding of the full grant lifecycle, from solicitation and evaluation of applications to closeout and audit through the Grants Management Body of Knowledge (GMBoK©) Training.

State/Local Government Sector Meeting

Connect with your sector peers
NGMA sector meetings provide the opportunity to engage with other grants professionals working in your sector and facing similar challenges. NGMA gets the conversation started with key topics of interest relevant to your sector. The rest is up to you! This is your opportunity to share information, challenges and wins with your sector peers.

Higher Education Sector Meeting

Connect with your sector peers
NGMA sector meetings provide the opportunity to engage with other grants professionals working in your sector and facing similar challenges. NGMA gets the conversation started with key topics of interest relevant to your sector. The rest is up to you! This is your opportunity to share information, challenges and wins with your sector peers

New Member Orientation

Welcome to NGMA! Learn more about the Association, how to make the most of your member benefits and how to get involved. Connect with other new members and hear from volunteer leaders as they share how they became involved and the member benefits they find most valuable.

September Webinar

Cost Allocation in Practice: Building Defensible, Compliant and Practical Approaches
Presented by Claire Hilleary and Megan Otto, CGMS, Baker Tilly
Get a practical overview of cost allocation principles for grants management, including how to identify allocable costs, apply consistent methodologies, and document allocation decisions.

Federal Government Sector Meeting

Connect with your sector peers
NGMA sector meetings provide the opportunity to engage with other grants professionals working in your sector and facing similar challenges. NGMA gets the conversation started with key topics of interest relevant to your sector. The rest is up to you! This is your opportunity to share information, challenges and wins with your sector peers.

K-12 Education Sector Meeting

Connect with your sector peers
NGMA sector meetings provide the opportunity to engage with other grants professionals working in your sector and facing similar challenges. NGMA gets the conversation started with key topics of interest relevant to your sector. The rest is up to you! This is your opportunity to share information, challenges and wins with your sector peers.

Nonprofit Sector Meeting

Connect with your sector peers
NGMA sector meetings provide the opportunity to engage with other grants professionals working in your sector and facing similar challenges. NGMA gets the conversation started with key topics of interest relevant to your sector. The rest is up to you! This is your opportunity to share information, challenges and wins with your sector peers.