Training Overview

Now you've gotten the grant, and want to deliver strong? Or plan ahead to manage all the grants you're applying for? This 3-day in-person (Albuquerque, NM) training tackles Federal grants management for program staff, grant administrators, financial staff, and executive directors. Avoid being designated as a high-risk grantee and position your organization for future grant-seeking success. Participants will learn how to manage grants post-award, receive tools and templates to help ensure compliance, hear expert advice on creating your own grants management and internal control systems, and gain information about Uniform Grant Guidance regulations. Participants will receive a digital toolkit and post-event weekly Office Hours.

    1. Welcome & Workshop Overview

    1. Introductions & Basics

    2. Pre-Award Phase

    3. Internal Controls Part I

    4. Internal Controls Part II

    5. Establishing Internal Controls Systems

    6. Allowability & Cost Principles

    7. Procurement

    8. Subrecipients & Monitoring

    9. Reporting & Closeout

    10. Audits & Post Closeout

    11. Troubleshooting & Challenges

About This Training

  • $950.00
  • October 21-23, 2025
  • Nusenda Training Center
  • 4100 Pan American Fwy NE Building B-Piedra Lisa Room Albuquerque, NM 87104

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This is an in-person grant management learning opportunity for intermediate-advanced grant professionals. Participants do not need to complete any work online; simply register through this platform and gain access to the materials once the course starts.

  • Build Practical Systems that Keep You Compliant and Confident: Gain hands-on tools and expert advice to create your own internal grant management and control systems. You’ll walk away understanding how to interpret and apply Uniform Grant Guidance, avoid high-risk status, and ensure your agency is fully prepared for audits and future funding.

  • Learn In-Person—and Get Results: This 3-day, in-person training in Albuquerque is designed for busy professionals. There’s no homework, no tech hassle—just focused learning, networking, and practical resources. Participants receive a digital toolkit and access to post-event Office Hours, so the support continues even after the workshop ends.

  • Master Post-Award Grants Management from a nationally-recognized expert: The series will be taught by The Grant Plant's Grant Compliance Manager, Tonia Brown-Kinzel, a Grant Professional Association (GPA) Approved Trainer who has earned both the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) and Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) credentials. Tonia is one of only four people in the US to have earned both certifications, which demonstrates her prowess in Federal grants management and the full lifecycle of grants management (i.e., pre-award activities, award negotiation, post-award monitoring and management, and closeout and audit requirements).

Price

This training is a high-impact investment that equips your team with the knowledge, tools, and expert guidance to ensure compliant grant management, avoid costly errors, and strengthen your organization’s long-term funding readiness.

This event is eligible for Job Training ABQ. If your organization is a small business (for-profit or nonprofit) headquartered in Albuquerque, you can apply for free tuition.

Employer Justification Letter

An employer justification letter is a tool to help you formally request approval and funding to attend a training. Simply personalize the template with your name, position, and specific organizational goals or projects that will benefit from your participation. Once customized, submit the letter to your supervisor, HR department, or decision-maker following your organization’s process for professional development requests. Access the template letter here.

Instructor

Tonia Brown-Kinzel

Grant Compliance Manager

Tonia Brown-Kinzel, GPC, CGMS is the Grant Compliance Manager for The Grant Plant, Inc. She is one of 70 people nationwide who is a Grant Professionals Association (GPA) “Approved Trainer” and has extensive public speaking and training experience which spans more than 30 years. She serves on the national GPA Professional Education Committee, is the Board President of the GPA Ohio-Miami Valley Chapter, is a member of the Ohio Chapter of the NGMA, and has repeatedly been selected to present multiple grant-related training sessions at several conferences over the past few years. She has been employed as a grant seeker, grants manager, and a grant maker, as well as having served as a grant reviewer for both Federal and private sector grants – so she has a unique combination of experiences that yield special insights that have earned more than $20 million in funding for nonprofit organizations, Tribal nations, and municipal agencies over the course of her career. She has earned the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) and the Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) certifications, was selected as a “40 Under 40” leader by the Greater Fort Wayne Business Journal, and is an alumna of Leadership Fort Wayne.

Manage Federal Grants With Confidence!

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