Join us on Monday, July 14, 2025, through Thursday, July 17, 2025, for the Southern Grants Forum at the InterContinental New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. This in-person conference will feature more than 20 sessions discussing current issues in grants management and essential compliance requirements. By attending the Southern Grants Forum, you will enjoy informative and entertaining sessions exploring Federal grants management, fiscal integrity, human resources, governance, and programmatic issues.
SGF 2025 SCHEDULE
NOTE: All session times are Central Daylight Time.
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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!
Breakout Session 3D
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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.
Breakout Session 4D
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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.).
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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 16, 2025, 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)