Like all nonfederal entities, Institutions of Higher Education must have specific written policies and procedures to manage their federal award. Grant management training often focuses on the policy mandates of the Uniform Grant Guidance but falls short on the how-to operationalizing these requirements. This training is intended to demystify the required and necessary written policies every institution should have to implement compliant and successful grant projects. Discussions will also include the challenges of internal politics and overcoming procedural pitfalls when implementing effective policies and procedures.