Grants Management 2025-2026

Date: 03/11/2026

Location: OASBO Conference Center | 98 Commerce Park Drive | Westerville, OH | 43082 OR Online via Zoom

Fee: $100 (Member) / $200 (Non-Member)

This seminar is designed to support district personnel in building a clear, working understanding of the key responsibilities and regulatory requirements associated with managing grant funds. The seminar will provide practical guidance on allocating indirect costs, understanding maintenance of effort and equity requirements, and implementing effective grants management best practices. Attendees will also gain insight into external monitoring processes and single audit requirements, with an emphasis on preparing for reviews and maintaining strong internal controls.

Seminar Director(s): Brian Jones, Ohio Department of Education & Workforce; Kristine Blind, London City Schools

Agenda:

8:30 a.m.
Federal Uniform Guidance & Other Regulations

10:00 a.m.
Break

10:15 a.m.
Allocating Indirect Costs (CPIM Applicable) 

11:15 a.m.
Break

11:30 a.m.
Maintenance of Effort, Equity, Etc.

12:30 p.m.
Lunch

1:15 p.m.
Grants Management Best Practices (CPIM Applicable)

2:45 p.m.
Break

3:00 p.m.
DEW – External Monitoring & Single Audit (CPIM Applicable)    

3:30 p.m.
Conclusion and Q & A