1. Grant Management Kern Grant Summit January 30, 2015

2. Four keys to successfully moving from concept to reality… 1.Develop a good understanding of what you committed to, grant requirements and related regulations 2.Focus on timely and effective implementation of grant 3.Accurate and complete recordkeeping and fiscal monitoring 4.Maintain good communication with grants officer/primary federal contact

3. Develop a good understanding of what you committed to, grant requirements and related regulations Review what you promised to do and when you promised to do it Identify all requirements included in the grant agreement Research relevant regulations of grant funding source(s)

4. Focus on timely and effective implementation of grant Convene all partners/staff as early as possible to review responsibilities Identify one individual to lead implementation Critical to obtain buy-in so all parties “own” the grant Update implementation plan and timeline Perform regular monitoring on grant implementation and progress

5. Accurate and complete recordkeeping and fiscal monitoring Finance/Accounting staff need to understand fiscal requirements of grant Establish secondary review process prior to payment to ensure eligible grant expenditure Regular monitoring of grant expenditures to avoid under/over expenditure of funds

6. Maintain good communication with grants officer/primary federal contact Identify individual within organization who will interact with the federal grant contact person Do your research first then seek clarification on areas of ambiguity Discuss problem areas before they get out of hand

7. Questions?