Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

DAU-0269

Organization's ID:

GRT 201 or GRT 201V

Organization:

Defense Acquisition University

Location:

Hybrid

Length:

4 days

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Business Administration

Description

Objective:

Grants and Agreements Management course presents the foundational knowledge required to work as a grants officer.

Learning Outcomes:

Discuss historical and current laws applicable to grants and agreements.
Select the most appropriate instrument (grant, agreement, other assistance document, or procurement contract) in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and other appropriate references.
Given applicable Federal statutes, DoD regulations, and a scenario, determine the appropriate steps for a specific non-procurement instrument during the pre-award assistance process.
Given applicable Federal statutes, DoD regulations, and scenario, determine the appropriate steps for a specific non-procurement instrument during the award phase.
Given applicable Federal statutes, DoD regulations, and scenario, determine the appropriate steps for a specific non-procurement instrument during the post-award phase.
Given an objective (Congressional, public benefit, or other) and request for Government support (money, technology, data, cost sharing, or other resources), justify the appropriate action for Government involvement (grant, agreement, Technology Investment Agreement (TIA), or other transaction).
Explain the qualitative differences among instruments available for obligating Federal dollars and be able to choose the most appropriate instrument in various situations.
Identify the elements of the legal framework that apply to assistance.
Perform the responsibilities of the grants officer within each of the three major phases – pre-award, award and post-award – of the assistance process in accordance with regulations and statutes.