Entering into a Funding Agreement (COR219)

Overview

Delivery method

Online

Duration

2.5 h

Audience

Functional specialists

Description

Managing transfer payment programs requires a thorough understanding of the processes leading up to the signing of a funding agreement. This online self-paced course provides a step-by-step overview of the transfer payment funding process, which includes assessing eligibility and merit, reviewing risk, making recommendations, negotiating, and signing a funding agreement. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to make informed, transparent, and accountable recommendations and navigate the complexities of developing funding agreements.

Topics include:

• identifying the fundamentals for evaluating funding applications: the applicant, the project, and the budget
• determining the responsibilities of applicants and program officers throughout the application assessment process
• making informed decisions on funding recommendations
• understanding the process involved in signing a funding agreement

Notes:

This course is part of the Grants and Contributions Learning Series.