Join us on Monday, July 17, 2023, through Thursday, July 20, 2023, for the Southern Grants Forum in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel. 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 2023 SCHEDULE
NOTE: All session times are Central Daylight Time.
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Conference Check-In
Attendees should plan to arrive on Monday, July 17, 2023, for conference check-in starting at 1:00 PM.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served!
Welcome
Enjoy a warm welcome to Southern Grants Forum 2023.
Grants Management Hot Topics
Learn about recent developments in Federal grants management during our opening session.
Morning Break
Enjoy a refreshing coffee break.
General Session 2
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Networking Luncheon (Provided)
Join your fellow attendees for a networking luncheon.
My Boss is Going to Hell or Jail: A Survival Guide for Grant Professionals
Learn to address issues of everyday ethics when decision-making turns ugly.
Afternoon Break
Enjoy a refreshing afternoon break.
Increasing Capacity, Investing in Staff
This session will discuss best practices for hiring the right people for the right job.
Do You Know Grants?
Test your knowledge of grants against fellow attendees.
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.
Cybersecurity in 2023
Take a tour of current cybersecurity threats and prevention strategies.
The Nuts and Bolts of Indirect Cost
Explore the concept of indirect cost and preparation of an indirect cost rate proposal.
Morning Break
Enjoy a refreshing coffee break.
Digital Communications
Identify best practices for communicating effectively in the digital workplace.
Understanding the False Claims Act
Learn what grant-funded entities need to know to avoid problems under the False Claims Act.
U.S. Census Bureau Data and Tools for Grant Professionals
Learn about the latest U.S. Census Bureau resources and how to use them.
Effective Management
Discover your leadership style and how to use it to influence and motivate your staff.
Lunch Break (On Your Own)
Explore the Nashville lunch scene during this "own your own" lunch break.
Leases and Lease Accounting under ASC 842
Learn about lease accounting standards under the FASB's ASC 842.
GASB 87 Leases: A Deep Dive
Get to know the GASB 87 lease accounting standards during this deep dive.
Hit by a Bus: Writing a Budget That Tells a Story Long After You’re Gone
Love writing but hate numbers? “Hit by a Bus” will help gifted writers extend their narratives through a story-telling budget….
From Benchwarmers to Starters: Building and Maintaining a High-Performance Workforce
Learn how to build a consistent leadership pipeline and foster a healthy workplace culture.
Afternoon Break
Enjoy a refreshing afternoon break.
Uniform Grants Guidance: Cost Principles
Learn about the key considerations for allowable cost under the Uniform Guidance.
Effective Internal Control
Explore effective internal controls and related lessons learned from the pandemic.
Breakout Session 4-C
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Best Practices for Giving and Receiving Feedback
Learn the best ways to give and receive effective feedback in the workplace.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served!
(REPEAT) The Nuts and Bolts of Indirect Cost
Explore the concept of indirect cost and preparation of an indirect cost rate proposal (Encore Presentation).
(REPEAT) Cybersecurity in 2023
Take a tour of current cybersecurity threats and prevention strategies (Encore Presentation).
(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).
Morning Break
Enjoy a refreshing coffee break.
Procurement Fundamentals
Understand purchasing essentials by attending this overview of the UGG's procurement standards.
Breakout Session 6-B
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Unstuck: How to Write (a Grant) When You’re Stuck
Learn how to break through (grant) writers block.
Breakout Session 6-D
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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 2023 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 2023 Southern Grants Forum is Friday, June 9, 2023, at 5:00 pm EDT. 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] (Michelle Jimenez)