Press Release OPR Hosts Series of Federal Grants Related Webinars

April 19, 2021

Mark your calendars and join us throughout the Spring and Summer for an informative series of webinars to help navigate a changing landscape of federal funding regulations. Presentations will be led by Karen Norris, a nationally recognized subject matter expert in the grants community. Webinar recordings will be available for those unable to attend.


Federal Grants Update for 2021

April 28, 2021 10:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. PDT

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently released the Final Rule of the updated Uniform Guidance, the overall framework for management of federal funding. This presentation describes recent changes in requirements from the prior version of the Uniform Guidance.

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Procurement Provisions under the Uniform Guidance

May 26, 2021 10:00 A.M.–11:30 A.M. PDT

Procurement provisions under the Uniform Guidance are more restrictive than provisions under the prior Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars. Nonfederal entities have had a difficult adjustment navigating the changes and aligning them with state and local procurement requirements. This presentation reviews the updated procurement provisions of the Uniform Guidance.

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Updating Policies and Procedures

June 23, 2021 10:00 A.M.–11:30 A.M. PDT

With the implementation of the revised Uniform Guidance, nonfederal entities need to note the changes and update, as necessary, their local policies and procedures. This session reviews the provisions in the Uniform Guidance that require written policies and procedures and presents other suggestions for updating policies and procedures.

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When Plans Change, Amendments Offer Solutions

September 22, 2021 10:00 A.M.–11:30 A.M. PDT

Unexpected circumstances can arise during program implementation that include changes in key personnel, the need for no cost extensions, re-budgeting, and others. Delve into common issues that arise when plans change, and how to best address change through the amendment process that requires approval by awarding agencies. The session includes handy templates to assist with amendment requests.

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