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Winter Virtual GMBoK© Training
December 8 - 9, 2025
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET each day

About Virtual GMBoK© Training

In this two-day, virtual Grants Management Body of Knowledge (GMBoK©) Training, gain in-depth understanding of the full grant lifecycle, from solicitation and evaluation of applications to closeout and audit. Attendees will:

  • Learn about the laws, regulations and policies affecting the administration of federal grants;


  • Review the latest updates to the Uniform Guidance published at 2 CFR 200;


  • Recognize the importance of internal controls in managing federal awards;


  • Reduce the risk of fraud, waste and abuse;


  • Learn to better manage recipients and subrecipients; and


  • Understand audit requirements for all parties, including auditors, auditees and the awarding agencies

  
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GMBoK Guide©

GMBoK Training materials include the GMBoK Guide, a foundational resource for all grants management professionals. All paid registrants receive a hard copy of the GMBoK Guide©.

Guides will ship two weeks before the training to paid registrants.

To guarantee receipt of GMBoK Guide by training dates: 

  • Registration and payment or proof payment is in process* must be provided to NGMA at [email protected] by November 18, 2025.
    * Proof of payment includes a purchase order, copy of a check, or promissory note on organization letterhead.
     
  • If you register/pay for training after November 18 and do not receive the GMBoK Guide in time for the training, you will have access to the online version of the Guide during the training. (Member login required)

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Agenda
 
  Training Agenda (All Times Eastern Time)
  Monday, December 8  
  10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Background  |  Pre-Award  |  Award
  1 - 2 p.m. Break
  2 - 5 p.m. Post-Award  |  Allowability Through Indirect Cost  |  Q&A Session
  Tuesday, December 9  
  10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
 Specific Cost Items  |  Internal Controls
  1 - 2 p.m. Break
  2 - 5 p.m. Monitoring  |  Closeout  |  Audit  |  Q&A Session

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Registration Rates

$719 Members  |  $893 Non-Members* (until November 18, 2025)

$769 Members  |  $943 Non-Members* (November 19 - December 3, 2025)

* Non-member rate includes a complimentary one-year NGMA individual membership.

Key Registration Dates

November 18
  • Last day to register before rates increase.

  • Last day to register to guarantee GMBoK Guide delivery prior to start date. (Guides will ship to paid registrants only.)

  • Anyone who registers/pays after August 19 and does not receive a hard copy of the Guide in time for the training will have access to the online version of the Guide during the training.

November 19 - December 3
  • Invoicing option no longer available.

  • Payment will be due at time of registration

December 3

Registration closes at 11:59 pm. ET  on December 3 or when event capacity is reached (300 attendees), whichever comes first. 

 

 

Additional Information

Prerequisite and
Advanced Preparation		  
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree plus 1-2 years of full-time grants management experience or 3-4 years of grants management experience without a degree. Familiarity with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance is required.

  

Who Should Attend		  
Grant Professionals, including Grant Specialists, Grant Administrators, Grant Managers, Program Officers, Grant Officers, Auditors

  

Program Level		  
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced

  

Delivery Method		  
Internet-Based Delivery

  

Cancellation &
Substitutions/Transfers Policy 
  

View Cancellation & Substitutions/Transfers Policies

Cancellation Policy

All GMBoK© Training registration cancellation requests must be submitted by the registrant by email to [email protected]. NGMA will not accept requests by an employer.

  • Cancellations received by 11:59 p.m. ET on November 18, 2025, will be eligible for a full refund minus a $50 service fee. 

  • November 19 - December 3, 2025 - Cancellations are eligible for a refund minus $300 (includes the cost of the GMBoK Guide). 

  • After November 18, 2025, no refunds or credits will be issued.

  • No credits or refunds will be given to no-shows.

  • No credits will be given in lieu of refunds. Refunds by check may not be issued until the conclusion of the event.

Substitutions/Transfers

Requests for transfers/substitutions must be made in writing directly by the registrants to [email protected]. NGMA will not accept requests by an employer. The following transfer/substitution policy applies:

By 11:59 p.m. ET, November 18, 2025 – Transfers/substitutions may be made at no cost; should a non-member substitute for a member, the difference between fees will be due at the time of transfer.

As of November 19, 2025 – Transfers/substitutions will incur a $50 service fee.

  

Individual Training Agreement
  


NGMA’s Virtual GMBoK Training is an individual training. It is a violation of our policy to distribute the login information or show this training to a non-registrant individual or group. Violation of this policy will result in NGMA refusing future access to events, trainings or publications. Please contact [email protected] if you wish to use this virtual event in a classroom setting or host a private GMBoK Training (25+ individuals required).

  

License Agreement for
GMBoK's Online Materials		  


During the registration process, all attendees agree to the License Agreement for GMBoK’s Online Materials. We appreciate your cooperation in protecting our copyright by not reproducing, emailing, transferring, storing the materials in an accessible server, using them for sale, resale or other commercial use. Only the registered licensee shall be allowed to these materials. 

  

Code of Conduct
& Event Policies
  
All attendees of NGMA virtual events agree to adhere to NGMA’s virtual meeting code of conduct.

Individuals with invoices over 90 days in arrears may be subject to suspension of membership. 

For additional information or assistance with this event, including cancellations, substitutions, or other program concerns, or information regarding administrative policies such as complaints, please contact [email protected]. 

  


National Grants Management Association (NGMA) is the sole owner of the copyright
of the GMBoK Guide© and training presentation. 

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In-Person GMBoK© Training
March 20-21, 2026  |  Washington, D.C.

9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET (Friday, March 20)
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET (Saturday, March 21)

About In-Person GMBoK© Training

In this two-day, in-person Grants Management Body of Knowledge (GMBoK©) Training, gain in-depth understanding of the full grant lifecycle, from solicitation and evaluation of applications to closeout and audit. Attendees will:

  • Learn about the laws, regulations and policies affecting the administration of federal grants;


  • Review the latest updates to the Uniform Guidance published at 2 CFR 200;


  • Recognize the importance of internal controls in managing federal awards;


  • Reduce the risk of fraud, waste and abuse;


  • Learn to better manage recipients and subrecipients; and


  • Understand audit requirements for all parties, including auditors, auditees and the awarding agencies

  

__________________________________________________________________

GMBoK Guide©

GMBoK Training materials include the GMBoK Guide©, a foundational resource for all grants
management professionals.

All paid registrants receive a hard copy of the GMBoK Guide when they check in to the training onsite.

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Agenda
 
  In-Person Training Agenda (All Times Eastern Time)
  Friday, March 20  
  7 a.m. - 9 a.m. Check-In
  9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Background  |  Pre-Award  |  Award
  12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch
  1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Post-Award  |  Allowability Through Indirect Cost  |  Q&A
     
  Saturday, March 21  
  7 a.m. - 8 a.m. Breakfast
  8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Specific Cost Items  |  Internal Controls
  11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Lunch
  12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monitoring  |  Closeout  |  Audit  |  Q&A

 

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Registration Rates
Registration includes a hard copy of the GMBoK Guide and the following meals: lunch (Friday, March 20); breakfast and lunch (Saturday, March 21).

Early Bird Registration (through December 2, 2025)
$849 Members  |  $1,023 Non-Members*

Regular Registration (December 3-March 12, 2026) 
$899 Members  |  $1,073 Non-Members*

* Non-member rate includes a complimentary one-year NGMA individual membership.

Key Registration Dates

February 24 - March 12
  • Invoicing option no longer available.
  • Full payment due at time of registration

March 12

Registration closes at 11:59 pm. ET on March 12 or when event capacity is reached, whichever comes first. 

 

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Hotel Information


In-Person GMBoK Training is held at:
 
Washington Hilton
1919 Connecticut Ave. NW  |  Washington, D.C. 20009
 
The Washington Hilton is located within blocks of Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan. It is six (6) miles from Reagan National Airport and within walking distance of the DC Metro subway system. About the hotel

Reservations
 
Attendees are responsible for booking their own hotel rooms. NGMA secures a room block * at the hotel the week of the training. Reservation link will be posted here when registration opens. 



Hotel space will sell out, so please reserve your hotel rooms ASAP.  Information on overflow accommodations will be posted here if/when the NGMA room block at the Washington Hilton reaches capacity.
 
* About NGMA room blocks: NGMA's room blocks are negotiated rates with the hotel that are generally lower than those advertised on the main hotel website. Training attendees should book hotel rooms through NGMA's reservation links to ensure they receive the negotiated rate.

Additional Information

Prerequisite and
Advanced Preparation		  
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree plus 1-2 years of full-time grants management experience or 3-4 years of grants management experience without a degree. Familiarity with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance is required.

  

Who Should Attend		  
Grant Professionals, including Grant Specialists, Grant Administrators, Grant Managers, Program Officers, Grant Officers, Auditors

  

Program Level		  
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced

  

Delivery Method		  
Group Live

  

Cancellation &
Substitutions/Transfers Policy 
  

View Cancellation and Substitutions/Transfers Policy

Cancellation Policy

All GMBoK© Training registration cancellation requests must be submitted by the registrant by email to [email protected]. NGMA will not accept requests by an employer.

  • Cancellations received by 11:59 p.m. ET on February 24, 2026, will be eligible for a full refund minus a $50 service fee.

  • February 24 - March 12, 2026 - Cancellations are eligible for a refund minus $300 (includes the cost of the GMBoK Guide). 

  • After March 12, 2026, no refunds or credits will be issued.

  • No credits or refunds will be given to no-shows.

  • No credits will be given in lieu of refunds. Refunds by check may not be issued until the conclusion of the event.

Substitutions/Transfers

Requests for transfers/substitutions must be made in writing directly by the registrants to [email protected]. NGMA will not accept requests by an employer. The following transfer/substitution policy applies:
  • By 11:59 p.m. ET, February 24, 2026 – Transfers/substitutions may be made at no cost; should a non-member substitute for a member, the difference between fees will be due at the time of transfer.

  • As of February 25, 2026 – Transfers/substitutions will incur a $50 service fee.
  

Individual Training Agreement
  


NGMA’s In-Person GMBoK Training is an individual training. It is a violation of our policy to distribute the login information or show this training to a non-registrant individual or group. Violation of this policy will result in NGMA refusing future access to events, trainings or publications. Please contact [email protected] if you wish to use this training event in a classroom setting or host a private virtual GMBoK Training (25+ individuals required).

  

License Agreement for
GMBoK's Online Materials		  


During the registration process, all attendees agree to the License Agreement for GMBoK’s Online Materials. We appreciate your cooperation in protecting our copyright by not reproducing, emailing, transferring, storing the materials in an accessible server, using them for sale, resale or other commercial use. Only the registered licensee shall be allowed to use these materials. 

  

Technology Consent		  
Registration, attendance at, or participation in any NGMA-sponsored activity constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or participant’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such activities by NGMA and other third parties, including but not limited to the event app or other software utilized. Your registration may include technology that monitors your activities, such as session attendance, public chats, and Q&A during sessions.

  

Data and

Usage Disclosure		  


By registering for any NGMA event, you agree to allow your data to be collected by NGMA and be transferred securely to and stored by third-party technology providers and/or event partners, including but not limited to meeting app providers (Zoom, Oasis, Personify and Conferences I/O), payment processors (Payscape), the host hotels (Washington Hilton, The Churchill), and NGMA Corporate Alliance Partnership Program (CAPP) partners.



The purpose is for the fulfillment of the service(s) related to event registration and attendance; these may include but are not limited to processing payments, confirming hotel reservations/rooming needs, tracking session attendance and continuing professional education (CPE) credits. Additionally, NGMA CAPP partners may rent attendee data for marketing purposes under a single-use agreement.



All third-party providers and/or event partners have their own privacy and collection practices; NGMA is not responsible for their independent policies.



If you wish to opt out of any data collection regarding your GMBoK Training registration, email [email protected].

  

Communicable

Disease Policy		  
All attendees agree to adhere to the NGMA’s Duty of Care, Waiver and Release of Liability for Communicable Disease.

  

Code of Conduct & Event Policies
  
All attendees of NGMA in-person events agree to adhere to NGMA’s in-person meeting code of conduct.

Individuals with invoices over 90 days in arrears may be subject to suspension of membership. 

For additional information or assistance with this event, including cancellations, substitutions, or other program concerns, or information regarding administrative policies such as complaints, please contact [email protected]. 

  


National Grants Management Association (NGMA) is the sole owner of the copyright
of the GMBoK Guide© and training presentation. 
 


National Grants Management Association 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.