Mandatory Training
According to Minn. Stat.16B.98 subd 6a, as of July 1, 2025, all state agency staff assigned grant management responsibilities must complete an initial grants management training before assuming grants management job duties and must complete continuing grants management training on an annual basis. The following information outlines the options for fulfilling these requirements in FY26.
Questions? Please contact your agency's Grants Governance Committee (GGC) representative or OGM at Grants.ADM@state.mn.us.
Initial Training
Initial training is only required once as staff assume grants management responsibilities. Staff may satisfy the initial training requirement by completing one of the following:
1) OGM's self-paced Introduction to Grants Administration Course available via self-service portal and Enterprise Learning Management (ELM) or their agency's learning management system.
Search keywords: Grants Administration
Select Class Code: G02ADMGRADINTROFY26
2) Virtual OGM Overview of Grants Administration or Introduction to Grants Administration course in FY25 or later.
3) An OGM approved agency level training that covers similar content.
Ongoing Annual Training
By June 30, 2026, all state agency staff assigned grant management responsibilities must complete one of the Grant Fraud Awareness trainings offered by the Office of Grants Management that best fits their role, as part of their continuing education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 16B.98, Subd. 6a.
Enterprise staff can register and cancel their attendance directly through the event webpage for each training (links below). After registering, you will receive reminder emails and an attached ical file to add the event to your calendar. If you do not have an email address at the @state.mn.us domain, please reach out to OGM (Grants.ADM@state.mn.us) for registration instructions. Training events will be capped at 120 people to encourage participation and due to Microsoft Teams limitations regarding attendance records.
OGM will be offering this course regularly (multiple times per month) though out the rest of the fiscal year.
Grant Fraud Awareness Training for Staff
This training is meant for grant staff in agency’s grantmaking operations including the administration, management, and oversight of state grants. Completion of this training fulfills the grants management mandatory training requirement for FY26. Please only register for one date; the same content is delivered at each event. There will be additional training dates scheduled in Q4.
This training will provide foundational information about fraud risk factors and common fraud schemes, identify internal control activities that can support fraud prevention, and review information about enterprise expectations for reporting concerns, including suspected fraud or misuse of state grant funds.
Grant Fraud Awareness Training for Managers and Supervisors
This training is meant for managers, supervisors, or others who lead agencies or operational units that are delivering and overseeing their agency’s grant programs and grantmaking operations. Completion of this training fulfills the grants management mandatory training requirement for FY26. Please only register for one date; the same content is delivered at each event. There will be additional training dates scheduled in Q4.
In this training, you’ll improve your understanding of fraud risk factors, fraud risk management concepts, and strategies for fostering an agency culture of grant fraud prevention. Attendees will also learn about enterprise expectations for agencies and management for developing and utilizing channels to report and respond to potential fraud or misuse, including required enterprise reporting.
Upcoming Trainings
RFP Template Tour
Join OGM staff for a review of the OGM RFP template. Trainers will walk through the purpose and components of each section. Participants are encouraged to bring examples of their own program or other program’s RFPs to reference.
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January 15
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2:00-3:00
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March 18
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10:00-11:00
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Grant Contract Agreement Template Tour
Join OGM staff for a guided walkthrough the OGM Grant Contract Agreement template. Trainers will explain the purpose and components of each section, highlighting which elements are required by statute and which can be customized by agencies.
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January 27
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9:00-10:30
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March 25
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9:00-10:30
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Grant Contract Agreement EXHIBITS Template Tour
The grant contract agreement exhibits are used as part of the contract agreement and define scope of work, payment terms, and other provisions. This template tour will focus on the content and use of these exhibits in grants management.
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January 28
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1:00-2:00
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Grantee Performance Evaluation
Grantee performance evaluation supports both accountability and learning to enhance the impact of grant funds. This training will focus on performance evaluation and requirements of OGM Policy 08-13. It will also include a demonstration of the OGM’s evaluation portal, covering both submittal and batch upload functions.
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January 22
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9:00-11:00
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February 26
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9:00-11:00
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Reading Financial Statements – Part 1 of 2 – IRS Form 990
This training will cover the role of financial review in grants management, introduce key terminology and financial statement components, and offer hands-on practice calculating financial ratios, assessing financial health, and spotting potential financial red flags using the nonprofit IRS Form 990.
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February 17
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1:00-2:00
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Reading Financial Statements – Part 2 of 2 – Audited and Board Reviewed Statements
This training will offer hands-on practice calculating financial ratios, assessing financial health, and spotting potential financial red flags on audited and board reviewed statements from nonprofit and for-profit organizations. It is recommended that participants take Part 1 before completing Part 2.
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February 19
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Single Source Grants Policy 08-07
Join OGM staff for an introduction to the Single Source Grants Policy 08-07. Trainers will highlight policy requirements and provide opportunities for participants to analyze and practice applying the policy to sample scenarios.
Resources
This tab contains tools, resources, past training materials, and samples to support grants management. Materials are organized by topic and/or grant management activity.
New! Grant Reviewer Guidance
The following resources support executive branch agencies with the recruitment of grant reviewers and formation of grant review panels in a competitive grant process.
Risk Assessment
Please reference this location on OGM's website: https://mn.gov/admin/government/grants/policies-statutes-forms/ and select the Pre-award Risk Assessment tab for comprehensive information and resources.
Reminder: Check suspended and debarred vendor list prior to issuing grants.
Grant Monitoring
Please reference these tools and templates to review, analyze, select, complete, and implement monitoring activities:
Financial Review
Grant administration involves financial review before issuing a grant (pre-award financial review) and during the course of the grant (financial reconciliation).
Reminder: Check suspended and debarred vendor list prior to issuing grants.
Pre-Award Financial Review
Please reference these external resources to assist with nonprofit pre-award financial review.
Please reference this location on OGM's website: https://mn.gov/admin/government/grants/policies-statutes-forms/ and click on the Pre-award Risk Assessment Toolkit tab for additional information and resources.
Financial Reconciliation
Grantee Evaluation
State Grantmaking Resources
Competitive Grant Process Resources
Diversity and Inclusion in Competitive Grant Making Resources
Agency Case Studies and Examples
Links to External Grants Management Resources
