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The Training Program also maintains the online WSFR Toolkit for grant managers and grantees.
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Course Catalog
| Instructor-led Courses | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Advanced Grants Management (AGM) | Instructor-led | 32 hours |
Basic Grants Management (BGM) | Instructor-led | 32 hours |
Lands Course | Instructor-led | 24 hours |
Project Leaders Course (PLC) | Instructor-led | 12 hours |
Distance Learning and Online Courses | Type | Duration |
Online Project Leaders Course | Online | Self-paced estimated 6-8 hours |
Introduction to Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration ProgramLearn about the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program history and its legacy of conservation | Online | Self-paced estimated 30 - 45 minutes |
The Grants Management ProcessLearn all phases of a WSFR grant through traversing the grant management process in a game board format | Online | Self-paced estimated 20-30 minutes |
| Online Virtual Learning Series | Type | Duration |
WSFR Safety Margins Video TutorialThis tutorial explains how safety margins in the Wildlife Restoration (WR), Sport Fish Restoration (SFR), and State Wildlife Grants (SWG) financial assistance programs are calculated, as well as provides best management practices for recipients to minimize the potential for reverting funds under these programs. | Online | 35 minutes |
Completing the Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A)This tutorial explains how applicants of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service financial assistance programs should complete the SF-424A when applying for non-construction grants and cooperative agreements. Click here to download a written version of the SF-424A tutorial. | Online | 35 minutes |
Completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425)This tutorial explains how recipients of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service awards should complete the SF-425 when reporting on the financial status of Federal and matching funds under financial assistance grants and cooperative agreements. Click here to download a written version of the SF-425 tutorial. | Online | 29 minutes |
Note: When viewing the on-line courses on a PC, it may be necessary to adjust your screen size depending on the web browser you use. For tablet users, it is best to open the URL link on your tablet and create a Bookmark on the Home Screen. Then click on the Home Screen bookmark to open the course.
Scheduled National Training Events
2019:
October 28-31 - Basic Grants Management (BGM) Course, Lakewood, Colorado (Class is FULL)
2020:
May 18 - 21, 2020 May 20 - 23, 2019 - Basic Grants Management (BGM) Course at NCTC in Shepherdstown, WV (Travel days are Sunday, May 1917, and Friday, May 2422)
BGM Registration For - NCTC, Shepherdstown, WV (May 2018-2321, 20192020) - To be open soon
June 10 8 - 1311, 2019 2020 - Advanced Grants Management (AGM) Course - PortlandSacramento, OR CA
AGM Registration For PortlandSacramento, OR CA (June 108-1311, 20192020)
October 7 - 10, 2019 - Advanced Grants Management (AGM) Course - NCTC, Shepherdstown, WV
AGM Registration For NCTC, Shepherdstown, WV (October 7-10, 2019)
- To be open soon
September 14 - 17, 2020 October 28-31 - Basic Grants Management (BGM) Course, Lakewood, Colorado
Western BGM Registration For Lakewood, CO (October 28September 14-3117, 20192020) - To be open soon
Contact us about your grant management training needs.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Division of Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, WV 25543
304-876-7927
FAX 304-876-7757
Debbie Unbehagen
Chief, Financial Assistance Systems and Training Branch
703-358-2643
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