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Credits: 3.0 Credit Hours
Description: We hear of the availability of grants every day. Many of our clients rely in whole, or in part, on grants for their business needs. Take this opportunity to learn the basics of federal grants law and find answers to your federal grants questions. Among the topics our experienced faculty will discuss:
- The definition of a federal grant and the differences between types of grants
- The ground rules of federal grants and where to find the rules (statutes, regulations, agency guidance)
- The key federal actors (grants officer, program specialist, etc.)
- The legal issues in grant administration (before, during, and after the award)
Those who attend will also learn about government audits, grant disputes, fraud and abuse issues, and administrative and judicial litigation. Further, much of the funding under the CARES Act and other COVID-19 emergency appropriations is in the form of federal grants to health-care entities, colleges and universities, and others. The faculty will focus on this funding and discuss lessons learned from the last major emergency appropriation bill, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
This informative class serves as a great introduction to federal grants, and as a solid review for those who need a refresher.
Faculty:
Jonathan Ng, USAID
Edward T. Waters, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP