Unexpected circumstances can arise during program implementation that include changes in key personnel, no cost extensions, re-budgeting, and others. Delve into common issues that arise when plans change, and how to best address change through the amendment process that requires approval by awarding agencies. The session includes handy templates to assist with amendment requests.

 
Presenter:

Karen Norris is nationally recognized as a consultant and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Kanoco Consulting - a Karen Norris Company in Gaithersburg, MD. She has experience in grants for more than 30 years, previously for educational institutions in Maryland, as managing editor at a national publishing house, and currently as a consultant. Norris served on Boards of Directors of professional associations. She presents at state and national conferences, and provided testimony to the Maryland General Assembly and to the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management about grants.

 
Skill Level:
All Career Levels

Learning Path: 
Federal Grants

GPC Competencies:
Strategies for effective program and project design and development
Methods and strategies that cultivate and maintain relationships between fund-seeking and recipient organizations and funders
Practices and services that raise the level of professionalsim of grant developers