Full Grant Life-Cycle Management Certificate Program
Contact us to inquire about future dates at learn@wcu.edu
WCU Asheville Instructional Site - Biltmore Park
Efficient and effective grant management is crucial for organizations seeking funding to support their programs and initiatives. Full Grant Life-Cycle Management is a comprehensive approach to overseeing the entire process, from application submission to grant monitoring and evaluation.
This course provides participants the understanding and ways to effectively managing the full grant life cycle. Organizations can ensure efficient and transparent grant processes, maximize impact with limited resources, build strong relationships with grantees, and uphold accountability to stakeholders and funders. Additionally, attending this program on Full Grant Life-Cycle Management will provide you with practical tools and strategies to optimize your grant management practices. You will learn how to use technology to streamline processes, track progress, and generate reports effectively. Moreover, you will gain insights into best practices for compliance, risk management, and performance measurement in grant management. Ultimately this leads to the success and sustainability of the organization's mission and impact on the communities you serve.
Course Modules:
Module 1 - Grant Lifecycle and Grant Application Submission -
Module 2 - Application Review and Evaluation -
Module 3 - Grant Approval and Distribution -
Module 4 - Grant Monitoring and Compliance -
Module 5 - Record and Impact Assessment -
Module 6 - System Administration and Training -
Cost:
Individual Session: $160.00
Full Certificate: $799.00
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Course Module Descriptions
At the end of the program, you will:
• Understand the components of the Grant Life-Cycle, Why Implementing full Grant Life-cycle
Management is important, and Identify methods of implementing Grant Cycle Management
Methodology.
• Understand what a successful application looks like, by clearly addresses the grantor's
priorities and objectives.
• Learn how to effectively manage the grant life cycle and adhering to best practices
in grant approval, disbursement, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Learn how to successfully track the progress of funded projects, ensuring compliance
with grant agreements, and identifying any issues or challenges that may arise during
implementation.
• Learn to utilize tools to ensure accountability, transparency, and effectiveness
in the
use of funds.
• Learn what an appropriate system should be in place to administer grants and training
that aid in Grants Management.
Module 1: Grant Lifecycle, Application and Submission: During this module, we will introduce and discuss the Full Grant Life-Cycle Management process and the components of the Grant Lifecycle, why Implementing full Grant Life-cycle Management is important, and Identify methods of implementing Grant Cycle Management Methodology and how important the components of the application and submittal process are.
Module 2: Application Review and Evaluation: During this module, participants will understand the evaluation criteria and requirements set forth by grantors. Ensuring that the application clearly addresses the grantor's priorities and objectives, as well ensuring the necessary supporting documentation and information requested in the application is concise and specific in articulating the project's goals, activities, and expected outcomes.
Module 3: Grant Approval and Disbursement: Ensuring the successful management of grants and maximizing the impact of grant funding. Grant approval and disbursement processes should be transparent, timely, and compliant with all relevant regulations and guidelines. Monitoring and evaluation help to track project progress, measure impact, and assess the effectiveness of grant-funded activities. By effectively managing the grant life cycle and adhering to best practices in grant approval, disbursement, monitoring, and evaluation, organizations can ensure that grant funds are used efficiently and that desired outcomes are achieved.
Instructor - DeMakus Staton
DeMakus Staton CGMS, is the Owner/CEO of D&G Associates Consulting Group LLC. DeMakus also worked as the Grants/Contract Manager for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). He has over 13+ years of experience as a key cog in securing and managing EBCI’s external resources serving within the Treasury Division. DeMakus has worked with over 50 different federal, state, and private agencies. He has managed over $50 million of annual expenditure from external sources.
He served as the Chair of the Tribal Administration Committee for United South and Eastern Tribes (USET), also is appointed representative for the Department of Interior Tribal Interior Budget Council and Self-Governance Advisory Committee (Eastern Region). I am currently working as a Board Member of the National Grants Management Associations (NGMA). Mr. Staton holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting and Entrepreneurship (Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp) He has been a contributing advisor and presenter for several Federal and local agencies and has obtain the Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) credential and the Native American Finance Officers association (NAFOA)- Tribal Financial Manger Certificate.
He is a believer in higher education, and continuous training. Organization and communication skills are very important to him. He believes that accuracy and accountability are two qualities that should be held at the upmost standard by any individual that shepherds any financial information.
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