State and local governments — frequently the frontline implementers of programs funded by federal financial assistance — are facing daunting grants compliance challenges.
In addition to the ongoing crisis resulting from funding reductions and shifts in administration policies and priorities, federal agencies have boosted their scrutiny of governments’ management of federal funds. Your grants operations are more likely to be under the enforcement microscope than ever before.
Plus, changes to the uniform guidance — including the sweeping changes proposed in May 2026 — may result in massively shifting requirements and expectations.
in these uncertain times. protecting your federal funding has never been more important.
Join Thompson Grants for its virtual Federal Grants Forum for state and local governments on September 15-16, 2026, and learn about revisions to the uniform guidance, successful subaward administration, and audit requirements. The session also will cover key issues such as time and effort reporting, property management, and controlling fraud risks.
Our agenda includes powerhouse sessions that cover everything you need to know – start to finish – about implementing federal awards under the uniform guidance. PLUS, you’ll be able to ask your specific questions directly to our trainers in our virtual learning environment.
This is the compliance information you need to confidently manage your grants, stay in compliance, and safeguard your funding.
With your registration, you will receive:
✓ Two days of expert-led grants training.
✓ Up to 9.6 NASBA CPEs & 9.6 GPCI CEUs (Interactive virtual viewers only)
1-800-677-3789 | service@thompson.com | grants.thompson.com
You may be able to charge the cost of your Thompson Training to your federal grant(s). For state agencies and other nonfederal entities, under the cost principles of the uniform guidance, there are allowable items of cost for subscriptions (§200.454.(b)) and professional development (§200.473). Please check with your program director, finance officer or granting agency to ensure there is no restriction in the approved grant budget or the award documents.
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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
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, 1500 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 920, Arlington, VA 22209