SGF 2025
new orleans, louisiana
Southern Grants Forum remains the region’s premier grants training conference. Join us in “The Big Easy” July 14-17, 2025. Save your spot for Southern Grants Forum 2025 today.
Southern Grants Forum 2025: Let the grant times roll!
Our spin on “Laissez les bons temps rouler” is “Let the Grant Times Roll!” Southern Grants Forum 2025 will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana. Join your fellow grants professionals July 14 to 17 for the biggest, most informative conference yet.
Learn about the latest developments and upcoming changes in grants management to ensure that you stay in compliance with current requirements. Laissez les bons temps rouler and make your plans to attend today!
SCHEDULE at a glance
Check out all the exciting educational sessions we have planned.
2025 Conference Check-In
Attendees should plan to arrive on Monday, July 14, 2025, for conference check-in starting at 1:00 PM.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served!
Welcome
Enjoy a warm welcome to Southern Grants Forum 2025.
Recent Developments in Grants Management
Learn about recent developments affecting the grant-funded community during our opening session.
Morning Break
Enjoy a refreshing coffee break.
Fighting Fraud: A Primer
Learn how to spot and prevent potential fraud within your organization.
Networking Luncheon (Provided)
Join your fellow attendees for a networking luncheon.
Cybersecurity in 2025
Learn to safeguard against the current landscape of cybersecurity threats.
Afternoon Break
Enjoy a refreshing afternoon break.
Indirect Cost Recovery Fundamentals
Learn how to optimize your organization's indirect cost recovery.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served!
Meet Our Sponsors
Take time to meet our sponsors and exhibitors.
Hot Topics at the FASB
Learn about new and proposed accounting pronouncements from FSAB.
GASB Hot Topics 2025
Learn about the latest developments from the GASB.
Making and Managing Subawards
Learn about requirements for subawards under the Uniform Guidance.
Adopting an Ownership Mindset
Learn the benefits from shifting to an "owner" mindset.
Morning Break
Enjoy a refreshing coffee break.
Internal Controls: Financial Reporting
Learn about the relationship between internal controls and financial reporting.
Securing and Sustaining Grant Funding: Strategies for Lasting Community Impact
Explore proven strategies for securing funding and implementing sustainable initiatives.
Intellectual Property Fundamentals for Grantees
Learn about intellectual property rights under the Bayh-Dole Act.
Communicating in a Digital Age: Building Connection and Clarity
Explore best practices for digital communication.
Networking Luncheon (Provided)
Join your fellow attendees for a networking luncheon.
Can I Charge That to My Award?
Learn what costs are allowable and chargeable to your Federal awards.
Fighting Fraud: A Deeper Dive
Take a deeper look at protecting your organization from fraud.
Procurement Standards and Best Practices
Learn how to procure goods and services the right way!
Streamline and Simplify: How to Prioritize During Times of Crisis
Overcome the chaos with a simplified approach to managing tasks and priorities.
Afternoon Break
Enjoy a refreshing afternoon break.
Preparing for Your Single Audit
Learn how to prepare your organization for Single Audit success.
Internal Controls: Ensuring Grants Compliance
Learn how your internal controls can help ensure grants compliance.
Understanding the 990: A View from 30,000 Feet
Get a bird's eye view of the Form 990 nonprofit return.
Risk and Resilience: Building Mission-Fortifying Capabilities
Learn how your organization can build resilience to survive downside risk events.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served!
Do You Know Grants?
Found out how much you know about grants management.
Understanding Artificial Intelligence
Learn about the current state of Artificial Intelligence (or AI).
Morning Break
Enjoy a refreshing coffee break.
Keynote Address
Join us for a closing address by Lt. General Russel L. Honoré, USA (Ret.).
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