Join us on Monday, July 22, 2024, through Thursday, July 25, 2024, for the Southern Grants Forum in Fort Worth, Texas, at the Hilton Fort Worth. This in-person conference will feature more than 20 sessions discussing current issues in grants management as well as essential compliance requirements. By attending the Southern Grants Forum, you will enjoy informative and entertaining sessions exploring Federal grants management, fiscal integrity, human resource, governance, and programmatic issues.
SGF 2024 SCHEDULE
NOTE: All session times are Central Daylight Time.
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Conference Check-In
Attendees should plan to arrive on Monday, July 22, 2024, for conference check-in starting at 1:00 PM.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served!
Welcome
Enjoy a warm welcome to Southern Grants Forum 2024.
Recent Developments at the OMB
Learn about recent developments at the Office of Management and Budget during our opening session.
Morning Break
Enjoy a refreshing coffee break.
Census Bureau Tools for Grants
Learn about Census Bureau tools for grant professionals and recipients.
Navigating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Trends and Best Practices
Explore the ever-evolving landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.
Networking Luncheon (Provided)
Join your fellow attendees for a networking luncheon.
Grants Management Hot Topics: The 2024 Uniform Grants Guidance Revisions
Learn about today's hottest topic in Federal grants management, the Uniform Grants Guidance revisions.
Afternoon Break
Enjoy a refreshing afternoon break.
The Boss Wants What???
Learn how to survive the foray into Federal funding.
Reception
End the day meeting your fellow attendees and our speakers during a complimentary networking reception.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served!
FASB Hot Topics
Learn about the latest developments at the Financial Accounting Standards Board.
GASB Hot Topics
Learn about the latest developments at the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
Fundamentals of Indirect Cost
Explore the concept of indirect cost and preparation of an indirect cost rate proposal.
Procurement Deep Dive
Learn how to make purchases using Federal grant funds the right way.
Morning Break
Enjoy a refreshing coffee break.
Logical Logic Models
Become a wizard with logic models!
Breakout Session 2B
Join us for the second concurrent breakout sessions of the day.
Single Audit Success: Charting the Course
Learn the “secrets” that auditors wish you knew about having a successful single audit.
Understanding the IRS Form 990
Overcome the confusion surrounding the IRS Form 990 series.
Lunch Break (On Your Own)
Explore Fort Worth's lunch scene during this "own your own" lunch break.
(REPEAT) Fundamentals of Indirect Cost
Explore the concept of indirect cost and preparation of an indirect cost rate proposal (Encore Presentation).
(REPEAT) Procurement Deep Dive
Learn how to make purchases using Federal grant funds the right way.
(REPEAT) GASB Hot Topics
Learn about the latest developments at the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. (Encore Presentation).
(REPEAT) FASB Hot Topics
Learn about the latest developments at the Financial Accounting Standards Board (Encore Presentation).
Afternoon Break
Enjoy a refreshing afternoon break.
Uniform Grants Guidance: Cost Principles
Join us for a rapid-fire overview of the Uniform Grants Guidance's cost principles.
Breakout Session 4B
Join us for the fourth concurrent breakout sessions of the day.
Breakout Session 4C
Join us for the fourth concurrent breakout sessions of the day.
Thriving in the Digital Age: Strategies for Managing Talent in a Digital World
Explore innovative strategies and best practices for managing talent in today's digital era.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served!
The Invisible Yellow Line
Join us for this discussion of how to build better management and governance relationships.
Boss Talk: How and When to Say "NO"!
Learn how to help "the boss" understand what grants entail and how to work with leadership.
Documentation! Documentation! Documentation!: Recordkeeping for Grants
Learn about recordkeeping requirements and best practices for grant-funded organizations.
Be Careful What You Ask For, You Just Might Get It!
Get answers to some of the most common grants and fiscal management questions.
Morning Break
Enjoy a refreshing coffee break.
Combating Toxic Workplace Disagreement
Learn how to prevent toxic workplace disagreements and promote a healthy working environment.
Artificial Intelligence: Legal and Ethical Implications of AI
Learn about the legal and ethical implications of using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Join us for a lively discussion about the dangers of conflicts of interest and how to avoid them.
Effective Internal Control for Grant-Funded Entities
Learn how to implement effective internal controls within grant-funded organizations.
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
CPE Information
Attendees of the Southern Grants Forum can earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits in accordance with the details below. Credits will be based on a 50 minute hour. One (1) hour of CPE credit may be earned per hour of attendance for the educational sessions. The field of study varies; please see session descriptions for more details.
Additional Information
Prerequisites: Varies (See session descriptions) | Advance Preparation: Varies (See session descriptions) | Program Level: Varies (See session descriptions) | Delivery: Group Live | Refund policy | For more information regarding refund, concerns, and program cancellation policies, please contact Brian Tipton at [email protected] or (404) 389-4864.
Sponsor
The firm of Carr, Riggs, & Ingram, LLC, is the CPE sponsor for the 2024 Southern Grants Forum. Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC, 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 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.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
A new attendee can be substituted for the original attendee at no additional charge at any point before the in-person conference. Our policy is that registrations cannot be cancelled and refunds will not be given after the cancellation deadline. The cancellation deadline for the 2024 Southern Grants Forum is Monday, June 17, 2024, at 5:00 pm CDT. Regardless of registration category or attendance, absent a timely cancellation received before the deadline, each registrant must pay the appropriate registration fee in full. Any registrant who fails to attend is still obligated to pay the registration fee unless the registrant cancelled before the deadline. All cancellations must be in writing, but email is sufficient.
Let us know how we can help you!
Do you need some help registering for Southern Grants Forum or just have questions about the conference? Email us or call us at one of these numbers.
(334) 348-1335 (Keith)
(404) 389-4864 (Brian)
Email: [email protected] (Holly Badger)