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This is session 1 of 3 in the FPS Mastering Grants Management Webinar Series.

In this session, we will provide participants with an overview of the pre-award process for federal grants. Participants will learn how to write a successful concept paper and application, and navigate the various components of the pre-award process, including understanding funding announcements and requirements, submitting applications, and engaging with awarding agencies.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
  • Understand the key components of federal grant funding announcements and requirements.
  • Develop strategies for writing a successful concept paper and application.
  • Navigate the pre-award process, from proposal submission to award notification.
  • Engage with grant officials and effectively communicate with stakeholders.

About Our Experts
  • Dan Durst
    Managing Director, BDO
    Dan Durst is a Managing Director in BDO’s Industry Specialty Services Group. He advises organizations on a wide range of accounting and compliance issues related to Federal government contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements. His areas of expertise include Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal awards to non-Federal entities (2 CFR 200/Uniform Guidance), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Defense Grant and Agreement Regulatory System (DGARS). Dan is also well-versed in various levels of audit support including Business System Reviews, Single Audit, and Inspector General audits.

    Dan’s industry experience includes Government Contracting, Nonprofit, and Education. Dan has assisted clients with Business Systems Compliance, Policy and Procedure Development, In-House Training, Indirect Cost Rate Proposal Development, Indirect Rate Structure Assessment, Subrecipient Monitoring Support, Audit Support and Risk Assessment, Audit Findings Remediation, Procurement System Compliance, Internal Controls Assessment, Forensic Investigations, and other regulatory compliance matters. Dan is also a frequent lecturer on Federal grants and contracts compliance for industry-recognized training organizations such as Federal Publications Seminars and Thompson Grants.

    Dan was an audit supervisor and lead consultant for Clarke Leiper PLLC, a member of the AICPA’s Government Audit Quality Center. Dan has previously held security clearances with the U.S. Department of Defense, including Secret Clearance. While contracted by the U.S. Department of State Dan conducted audits and analysis at the U.S. Embassies in 19 foreign countries. Dan has supervised and performed several Single Audits under both OMB A-133 and the new Uniform Guidance, Subpart F.
    Dan attended George Mason University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting with a minor in Information Technology, he later returned to George Mason University and earned a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.
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