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EPA Grants Management Training for Applicants and Recipients

EPA's Commitment

EPA is committed to ensuring that its grants programs meet the highest management and fiduciary standards, and further the agency's mission of protecting human health and the environment.

This online training course is designed to introduce EPA grant applicants and recipients to key aspects of the entire grant life cycle, from preparation of an application through grant closeout.  Throughout this training, the term grant is used as a general term to refer to both grants and cooperative agreements. 

The course is divided into separate modules that can be completed individually.  Each module includes knowledge checks to verify your understanding of key concepts.  If you need to leave a module, the last slide to be completed will be saved, and you will be able to return to that location later.  Upon completion, you will be prompted to generate a downloadable certificate of completion.

Course Modules

Module 1

Provides a foundation for understanding how EPA uses grants to achieve its mission, including the types of assistance agreements used by EPA and the phases of the grant lifecycle.
Approximately 45 minutes | Launch

Applicant and Recipient Training Module 1

Module 2

Covers EPA’s requirements for demonstrating financial management system and internal controls capability and EPA grants management policies and procedures, which can help identify potential areas of weakness.
Approximately 90 minutes | Launch

Applicant and Recipient Training Module 2

Module 3

Includes an overview of how to find grant opportunities, how to prepare and submit a grant application and budget, and the EPA's process for evaluating applications and notifying applicants.
Approximately 60 minutes | Launch

Applicant and Recipient Training Module 3

Module 4

Describes the process and procedures for accepting an EPA grant award, from the initial notification to the procedures for reviewing and accepting the award documents. 
Approximately 30 minutes | Launch

Applicant and Recipient Training Module 4

Module 5

Provides guidelines and information about managing an EPA grant in accordance with EPA’s grant regulations and the terms and conditions of the award.
Approximately 60 minutes | Launch

Applicant and Recipient Training Module 5

Module 6

Reviews guidelines and information about closing out an EPA grant in accordance with EPA’s grant regulations and the terms and conditions of the award. 
Approximately 60 minutes | Launch

Applicant and Recipient Training Module 6

Text Versions

Each of the modules is also available as a text version.

  • Text version of Module 1 – Introduction to EPA Grants (docx)
  • Text version of Module 2 – Demonstrating Financial Management System and Internal Controls Capability (docx)
  • Text version of Module 3 – Applying for a Grant (docx)
  • Text version of Module 4 – Accepting a Grant Award (docx)
  • Text version of Module 5 – Managing a Grant (docx)
  • Text version of Module 6 – Closing Out a Grant (docx)

Related Training

How to Develop a Budget:  This online training course is designed to introduce EPA grant applicants and recipients to key aspects of grant budget development. The training may be used by applicants and recipients of EPA funds when preparing proposed work plans, budgets, and budget narratives for EPA grants.

  • EPA Grants Home
  • Open Opportunities – Grants.gov
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  • Overview for Applicants and Recipients
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  • Regional Grants Information
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Last updated on March 31, 2022