SGF 2027
AUSTIN, TX
Southern Grants Forum remains the region’s premier grants training event. Join us in Austin on July 19-22, 2027. Register today to secure your spot!
Southern Grants Forum 2027
Get ready for the Southern Grants Forum 2027, happening July 19-22 in Austin, TX!
Everything is bigger in Texas, including Southern Grants Forum. This year, we’re bringing you our most comprehensive training yet, designed to equip you with the essential knowledge on the latest developments and upcoming changes in grants management. Ensure your continued compliance and connect with your fellow grant professionals. Make plans to attend today!
SCHEDULE at a glance
Check out all the exciting educational sessions we have planned.
2027 Event Check-In
Attendees should plan to arrive on Monday, July 19, 2027, for event check-in starting at 1:00 PM.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served!
Welcome
Enjoy a warm welcome to Southern Grants Forum 2027.
Introduction to Federal Grants Management
Explore the key requirements for managing Federal grants and subawards.
Morning Break
Enjoy a refreshing coffee break.
Recent Developments in Grants Management
Learn about the latest developments affecting the grant-funded community.
Networking Luncheon (Provided)
Join your fellow attendees for a networking luncheon.
Keynote Address: Mastering Risk Management in 2027
Discover how your grant-funded organization can effectively manage risk.
Afternoon Break
Enjoy a refreshing afternoon break.
Cybersecurity Today
Learn to protect your organization against today's cybersecurity threats.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served!
Meet Our Sponsors
Take time to meet our sponsors and exhibitors.
Hot Topics at the FASB 2027
Learn about new and proposed accounting pronouncements from FASB.
GASB Hot Topics 2027
Learn about the latest developments from the GASB.
Subrecipient Monitoring
Discover effective monitoring techniques for subrecipients.
Focus on Human Resources (Part I)
Explore current best practices in Human Resources
Morning Break
Enjoy a refreshing coffee break.
Nobody's Fool: Honest People Steal
Learn how trusted employee rationalize theft, embezzlement, and fraud.
Establishing Sound Grants Policies and Procedures
Get practical advice for establishing sound policies and procedures.
Documentation! Documentation! Documentation!
Learn to document grant expenditures and activities properly.
Focus on Human Resources (Part II)
Explore current best practices in Human Resources
Exploring Artificial Intelligence: An AI Workshop
Discover today's Artificial Intelligence capabilities and limitations.
Networking Luncheon (Provided)
Join your fellow attendees for a networking luncheon.
Grantees and Fraud: Not a Philanthropic Cause?
Prevent your organization from falling victim to fraud.
Finding Funding
Discover ways to diversify your organizations funding streams.
High-Level Executives and Longtimers
Explore special issues for high-level executives and long-time staff.
Afternoon Break
Enjoy a refreshing afternoon break.
Understanding the Cost Principles
Learn about allowable and unallowable costs.
Making and Managing Subawards
Learn how to make and manage subawards under Federal grants.
Implementing Grant Closeout Best Practices
Learn about current best practices in closing out grants.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served!
Do You Know Grants?
Find out how much you know about grants management.
Simple Rules for Procurement Success
Learn about procurement standards and best practices.
Morning Break
Enjoy a refreshing coffee break.
Avoiding Audit Findings
Learn to avoid the most common single audit findings.
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