GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS CHANGE AGENDA: ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES

Table of Contents – E-Learning for Sponsors

Lesson 1 – Introduction

• Welcome
• Introduction
• Gs and Cs Admin Changes
• Course Objectives
• How do I use this e-learning course?
• Q and A – Why are these changes being introduced?
• Which Specialization and Concentration directives are impacted?
• What programs are impacted?
• What are the key changes with the new directives?
• When do I start using these new categories and costing options?
• What impact will this have on my workload?
• Have e-forms and CSGC been updated with these changes?
• Where can I get more information?

Lesson 2 – New List of Eligible Costs

• Lesson 2 Overview and Objectives
• What’s New?
• Review of Cost Types and Categories
• Cost Types Activity Part 1: 1A, 1B, 1C or 2?
• Category Considerations
• Cost Types Activity Part 2: “Old Way” to “New Way”
• Requesting Organizational Infrastructure Costs

Lesson 3 – New Costing Options

• Lesson 3 Overview and Objectives
• What’s New?
• Costing Methods
• Option #1: Departmental Flat Rate
• Option #2: Organization Specific Percentage Rate
• Option #3: Reimbursement Based on Actual Expenditures for ALL Cost Types
• Important Considerations for Costing Options
• Combining Flat Rate Percentages and Actuals?
• Less Control, Strengthened Partnerships

Lesson 4 – Budget Flexibility and Claims Processing

• Lesson 4 Overview and Objectives
• What’s New?
• New Application Form
• Simplified Cash Flow
• Schedule of Flat Rate Payments
• Budget Flexibility During the Project
• Revised Claim Form and CSGC Capture Claim Screen
• Administering Flat Rate Payments for Progress Paying Projects
• Administering Flat Rate Payments for Advance Paying Projects
• Documentation with Claims
• How does financial monitoring change?

Lesson 5 – Other Important Changes and Wrap-Up

• Lesson 5 Overview and Objectives
• What’s New
• Final Assessment
• Summary