TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT: Fundamentals of Grant Management (L0705)

March 11, 2020

Contact:

Jesse Farnham, MEMA Training Officer
207-215-2765
jesse.farnham@maine.gov

June 2 - 4, 2020

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Course Location: Camp Chamberlain, 23 Blue Star, Augusta, Maine

Description: This course is designed for FEMA grantees and sub-grantees. It includes discussion and activities to improve the ability of FEMA grantees to administer Federal grant funding.

Selection Criteria: Participants must be FEMA grantees or sub-grantees only. Invitations and course announcements are sent to grantees directly from the Grants Programs Directorate.

Continuing Education and Professional Credits:

• 12 CEUs
• 24 Hours

Prerequisites:

• Participants must be FEMA grantees or sub-grantees.

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, participants will be able to;

• Improve collaboration across disciplines to integrate grants management functions.
• Review applicable cost principles and navigate and apply the FEMA Code of Federal Regulations and FEMA Information Bulletins.
• Apply sound business practices to increase efficiency and meet grants management priorities.
• Develop or revise policies, procedures, and practices in critical areas of grants management.
• Prepare for Federal monitoring and conduct sub-grantee monitoring.

Primary Core Capability:

• Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Areas:

• Mitigation

Suggested Audience:

• Emergency Management

For further information, please contact Jesse Farnham at jesse.farnham@maine.gov

All applications should be submitted by email/fax via FEMA 119-25-1 training application form.

FEMA form can be found at: https://www.maine.gov/mema/maine-prepares/plans-trainings-exercises/training