Join us for this in-person, two-day seminar designed for administrators and staff responsible for managing federal education grant funds. The Federal Grants Management Seminar 2026 will provide a comprehensive overview of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Grants Guidance or UGG), the cornerstone regulations governing U.S. Department of Education grants.
Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of Bruman’s newly released 6th Edition of the Administrator’s Handbook on EDGAR .
Expert speakers from The Bruman Group will guide attendees through the latest updates to EDGAR and UGG, breaking down key requirements and discussing how they apply to your federal education programs. Topics will include administrative system requirements, cost principles, and audit standards.
Participants will also gain insight into common audit focus areas, such as time and effort reporting, procurement procedures, documentation requirements, and cost allowability, and learn practical strategies to ensure compliance and reduce audit risk. Interactive group discussions will allow attendees to share challenges, experiences, and best practices in managing and tracking federal funds.
Lunch will be provided each day.
Attendance is limited based on venue capacity.
Dive deep into the core principles of EDGAR and UGG as they relate to federal grant management. Topics include:
Expand your understanding of the federal education landscape and explore emerging policy and compliance issues, including:
This training is of value to all administrators of federal education grant funds. We will focus on the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) requirements, as well as the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Grants Guidance, or UGG), applicable to U.S. Department of Education (ED) grants.
Prior attendees who have benefited from this training include:
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$899 per participant – Early Bird Discount available through January 14, 2026 – Promo Code: BRUMAN2026
$999 per participant – Standard Rate effective January 15–February 3, 2026
Can I use my credit card?
Yes. Credit card payments are encouraged. When you pay by credit card, your payment and registration are processed automatically, meaning your seat is immediately secured.
Can I pay by check?
Yes, checks are accepted ( no personal checks).
To register by check, select “Check” payment at checkout.
Checks must be made payable to “ State Center Community College District” and mailed to:
SCCCD Training Institute
1171 Fulton Street, 4th Floor
Fresno, CA 93721
Check payments must be received at least 14 days before the start of the seminar.
Your registration is not complete and your seat is not guaranteed until payment is received.
Can I use a Purchase Order (PO)?
Yes. To register with a purchase order, select “Check” payment at checkout.
Email a copy of the PO to andrea.torrez@scccd.edu before the training.
If your PO is not received at least 14 days before the event, your registration may be cancelled.
Your registration is not complete and your seat is not guaranteed until we receive your PO or payment.
Can I register more than one person at a time?
Yes. You can register up to 10 participants in a single transaction.
Can I obtain a copy of my receipt?
Yes. A receipt will be automatically emailed to you once your registration is complete.
All cancellation or transfer requests must be submitted in writing via email to frank.nunez@scccd.edu.
Refunds and transfers for this in-person event will be processed according to the schedule below.
Transfers:
Attendee substitutions are allowed at any time before the start of the event. Simply email us with the replacement attendee’s name and contact information.
Cancellations:
