Secure Your Federal Funding: Build a Strong Foundation for Compliance in 2026 and Beyond

As federal grants compliance regulations continue to evolve, understanding the fundamentals is critical.

The 2024 Uniform Guidance updates and increased oversight present new expectations for grants teams and their organizations.

It’s more important than ever to understand the basics of compliance and how they apply to your organization.

Why Attend
The Federal Grants Forum is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate today’s compliance landscape.

Through expert-led sessions offering practical insights, you’ll gain a solid foundation in the core principles of federal grants management.

Join us for this virtual Thompson Grants event, where you’ll:

* Find out about the 2024 Uniform Guidance updates and what they mean in practice.
* Learn straightforward strategies to align your policies and procedures with federal requirements. 
* Explore common compliance challenges and how to address them effectively.
* Connect with experienced professionals and get answers to your questions.

Who Should Attend
* Professionals new to federal grants or transitioning into grants management roles
* Program managers, coordinators, and administrators responsible for grant-funded projects.
* Finance, compliance, or operations staff supporting grants.
* Nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, and institutions receiving federal funding
* Anyone looking to strengthen their baseline understanding of grant requirements and best practices.

Position Yourself and Your Organization for Success
Strong compliance practices begin with a clear understanding of the basics. This workshop provides the essential knowledge you need to manage federal funding responsibly, reduce risk, and support your organization’s long-term funding goals.

Register today for the Federal Grants Forum and take the next step toward confident, effective grants management.

With your registration, you will receive:
✓ Two days of expert-led grants training
✓ Up to 14.4 NASBA CPEs & 14.4 GPCI CEUs

Columbia Books & Information Services is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

Delivery Method: Group Live

Program Knowledge Level Policy: The sponsor assures that the program content and program level is appropriate for the intended participants. The knowledge level of the course must be specified so that participants can determine if the program is appropriate for their development needs. Knowledge levels consist of: basic, intermediate, advanced, overview and update. All programs must clearly identify prerequisite education, experience and advanced preparation. A course knowledge level of intermediate, advanced or update inherently has an education or experience prerequisite, which should be included in the program descriptive materials. CPE Standard Reference: Standard 2 and 3.

Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend for any reason, please notify us as soon as possible. Conference cancellations received 10 business days prior to the event are fully refundable. All other cancellations are non-refundable.

Complaint Resolution Policy: Participants are encouraged to submit complaints as soon as possible to ensure timely resolution. Complaints must include the participant’s name, program name, date of the program, and a clear description of the issue. Complaints can be submitted through the following methods:

Email: Susan.Chambers@thompson.com
Phone: 1-800-677-3789
Mail: Thompson Grants, a division of CBIS, 1530 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22209