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Introduction to Federal Grants Management
- Module I Overview
- Module II HHS Vision
- Module III HHS Organizational Structure
- Module IV Roles & Responsibilities
- Module V Applicable Legal Authority
- Module VI Cross-Cutting Policy
- Module VII Types of Public Assistance
- Module VIII Recipients and Recipient Systems
- Module IX Getting to Know Your Agency
- Module X The Budget Process
- Module XI Ethics
- Module XII Professional Development
- Module XIII Final Exercise
Introduction to Federal Grants Management
Introduction
- The Importance of the Proper Distribution of Federal Financial Assistance
- The Importance of Your Job
- Grants Management in the Department of Health and Human Services
- The HHS Grants Management Professional Development Program
- Our Goal
- Supervisor's Role
- Mentor's Role
- New Professional's Role
Module I Overview
1.0 Overview
- Purpose of this Orientation
- Your Supervisor's Role
- Discussions with Other Staff
- Your First Day on the Job
Module II HHS Vision
2.0 Stewardship
- The Goal of Grants Management
- The Key Components of Quality Stewardship
2.1 Partnership of Grants Management and Program
- Program Management
- Grants Management
- A Partnership
2.2 Professionalism in the Grants Management Occupation
- Characteristics of Grants Management Professionals
2.3 Sustaining/Enhancing Professionalism in the Grants Management Occupation
2.4 Summary
- What We Learned
Module III HHS Organizational Structure
3.0
A Close Look at a Large Grants-Making Agency - HHS
- The Mission of HHS
- HHS Programs and Locations
- Structure of the Agency
3.1 Office of the Secretary and Staff Divisions (OS/STAFFDIVs)
- Who Does OS Serve?
- How is OS Organized?
- Regional Offices
3.2 Operating Divisions (OPDIVs)
3.2.1 The Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
- The Mission of ACF
- Who Does ACF Serve?
- How is ACF Organized?
3.2.2 The Administration on Aging (AoA)
- The Mission of AOA
- Who Does ACF Serve?
- How is AoA Organized?
3.2.3 The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ)
- The Mission of AHRQ
- Who Does AHRQ Serve?
- How Is AHRQ Organized?
3.2.4 The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
- The Mission of ATSDR
- Who Does ATSDR Serve?
- How is ATSDR Organized?
3.2.5 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- The Mission of CDC
- Who Does CDC Serve?
- How is CDC Organized?
3.2.6 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS -formerly HCFA)
- The Mission of CMS
- Who Does CMS Serve?
- How is CMS Organized?
3.2.7 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- The Mission of FDA
- Who Does FDA Serve?
- How Is FDA Organized?
3.2.8 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
- The Mission of HRSA
- Who Does HRSA Serve?
- How is HRSA Organized?
3.2.9 The Indian Health Services (IHS)
- The Mission of IHS
- How is IHS Organized?
3.2.10 The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- The Mission of NIH
- How is NIH Organized?
3.2.11 The Program Support Center (PSC)
- The Mission of PSC
- Who Does PSC Serve?
- How is PSC Organized?
3.2.12 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- The Mission of SAMHSA
- How is SAMHSA Organized?
3.3 Organizational Resources
- Grants Management Support by the HHS Office of the Secretary
- Grants Management Support Provided by the OPDIVs
3.4 Summary
- What We Learned
Module IV Roles & Responsibilities
4.0 What is the Process?
4.1 Other Responsibilities
4.2 Variations in the Grants Management Process
- Mandatory Grants
- Alternative Receipt and Review
- Noncompetitive Awards
4.3 Summary
- What We Learned
Module V Applicable Legal Authority
5.0
Introduction
- Order of Precedence
5.1 Grants Management Guidance
- Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act, 31 USC 6301-6308
- Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act, PL 106-107
- Appropriations Legislation
- Executive Orders
- OMB Circulars
- HHS Grants Administration Manual (GAM) and the Grants Policy Directives (GPDs)
- Departmental Regulations
- OPDIV/Agency Policy
- Office Procedures
5.2 Summary
- What We Learned
Module VI Cross-Cutting Policy
6.0
Introduction
- Specific Cross-Cutting Public Policy Applicable to Grants Management
6.1 Cross-Cutting Policies
- Debarment and Suspension
- Delinquent Federal Debt
- Drug-free Workplace
- Lobbying
- Civil Rights
- Privacy Act
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
- Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act
- Elimination of Architectural Barriers to the Handicapped in Construction
- Misconduct in Science
- Protection of Human Subjects
- Animal Welfare
6.2 Your Responsibilities
6.3 Summary
- What We Learned
Module VII Types of Public Assistance
7.0 Introduction
7.1 Types of Instruments
- Contract
- Grant
- Cooperative Agreement
7.2 Types of Grants
- Mandatory Grants
- Discretionary Grants
7.3 Summary
- What We Learned
Module VIII Recipients and Recipient Systems
8.0 Introduction
8.1 Federal Recipients
- Common Types of Recipient Organizations
- Key Factors
8.2 Internal Systems
- Importance of the Adequacy of the Recipient's Financial Management System
- System Requirements
- Your Responsibilities
8.3 Summary
- What We Learned
Module IX Getting to Know Your Agency
9.0 Your Agency
- General Agency Information
- Agency Structure
- The Organizational Structure of Your Grants Management Office
9.1 Types of Grants and Recipients of the Local Agency
9.2 How Things Operate in the Local Grants Management Office
9.3 Workflow within Your Agency and Grants Management Office
9.4 Existing Teams in Your Grants Management Office
9.5 Job description, Rules, Expectations & Performance Standards
9.6 Using the Computer
9.7 Filing Systems in Your Grants Management Office
9.8 Performing A Simple Routine Task
9.9 Professional Organizations
9.10 Summary
- What We Learned
Module X The Budget Process
10.0 Introduction
10.1 The Federal Budget Process
- Budget Formulation
- Budget Enactment
- Budget Execution
10.2 Roles & Responsibilities
- Authorization
- Appropriations
- Anti-Deficiency Act
- Project Period versus Budget Period
10.3 Summary
- What We Learned
Module XI Ethics
11.1
Introduction
11.2 Ethical Responsibilities
11.3 Integrity in Public Service
11.4 Common Ethical Dilemmas
11.5 Summary
- What We Learned
Module XII Professional Development
12.1
Introduction
- Grants Management Professional Development Program
- Grants Management Professional Certification Program
- Purpose of The Grants Management Professional Certification Program
12.2 Professional Goals
12.3 Professional Action Plan
12.4 Summary
- What We Learned
Module XIII Final Exercise
Introduction
Section I Basic Concepts
Section II HHS Organizational Structure
Section III Who's Responsible
Section IV Laws, Regulations and Policy
Section V On-the-Job Issues
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