# Uniform Administrative Requirements for Federal Grants Course

Canonical URL: <https://training.sdfm.org/courses/uniform-administrative-requirements-for-federal-grants>

## Overview

This course unpacks the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) as the backbone of federal grants compliance. Participants translate regulations into day-to-day steps from pre-award eligibility and risk reviews through post-award financial management, subrecipient oversight, and audit/closeout.

By the end, participants will be able to summarize key legislation involved in federal assistance; explain the structure and intent of the Uniform Guidance; distinguish assistance types and award instruments; and apply core administrative, financial, and audit requirements across the lifecycle.

Designed for federal program/grants staff, pass-through entities, and recipient personnel who need a working understanding of 2 CFR 200 to write policy, design procedures, or manage awards effectively.

## What you'll learn

- Summarize the key legislation that underpins federal assistance programs.
- Explain the structure, purpose, and intent of the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) subparts A-D.
- Explain the structure, purpose, and intent of the Uniform Guidance appendices. 
- Distinguish between types of assistance and award instruments.
- Apply core administrative, financial, and audit requirements across the grant lifecycle.
- Translate regulatory requirements into day-to-day grants management practices.
- Strengthen policy writing, procedure design, and award management through practical application of the Uniform Guidance.

## Curriculum

#### Module 1: Federal Financial Assistance: Definitions and Applicability

- Clarify assistance types and when Uniform Guidance applies.
- Understand program, recipient, and subrecipient roles.
- Map definitions to real-world award scenarios.

#### Module 2: Uniform Guidance Structure and Key Subparts

- Interpret Subparts A–D and overarching compliance themes.
- Outline conflict-of-interest, procurement, and performance standards.
- Connect regulatory text to policy and procedures.

#### Module 3: Pre-Award: Notices, Eligibility, and Risk Review

- Draft/assess NOFO elements and applicant criteria.
- Conduct risk reviews and set specific award conditions.
- Document decisions to support transparency.

#### Module 4: Post-Award: Performance, Financial Management, and Subrecipient Oversight

- Link performance metrics to reporting and payment.
- Implement allowable cost and financial controls.
- Execute subrecipient monitoring and pass-through requirements.

#### Module 5: Audit and Closeout Requirements

- Recognize Single Audit thresholds and responsibilities.
- Close the award with complete final reporting and records.
- Resolve findings and manage retention.

## Schedule
- Jul 16, 2026 – Jul 17, 2026 — Live Online
- Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 — Live Online

## Instructors

### Alan McCain — Curriculum Program Manager

Alan McCain is a retired combat veteran who served as both an Air Force enlisted member and a Navy officer. He brings over 30 years of experience spanning federal and commercial budgeting, auditing, programming, operations, global logistics support, supply chain and inventory management, as well as major IT acquisition.

 

He possesses extensive, hands-on budget and audit experience across Federal, State, and Local government operations, including work within the Executive Office of the President and the Departments of State, Defense, Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Education, as well as the Office of the Mayor of Washington, D.C., among others.

 

Alan’s consulting background includes strategic planning and business development with the District of Columbia government, multiple federal agencies, Lockheed Martin, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is a Certified Government/Defense Financial Manager (CGFM/DFM), holds a Teaching Certification from Harvard University’s Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, and earned an Executive MBA in International Business from The George Washington University.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $1050