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.
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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 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. 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.
Please only register for one date, the same content is delivered at each event. Additional dates will be adding throughout the year.
November 17 - 10:00-12:00 (virtual)
Register for November 17 Grant Fraud Awareness Training for Staff
November 18 - 1:00-3:00 (virtual)
Register for November 18 Grant Fraud Awareness Training for Staff
November 19 - 8:00-10:00 (virtual)
Register for November 19 Grant Fraud Awareness Training for Staff
December 4 - 9:00-11:00 (virtual)
Register for December 4 Grant Fraud Awareness Training for Staff
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. 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.
Please only register for one date, the same content is delivered at each event. Additional dates will be adding throughout the year.
November 20 - 1:00-3:00 (virtual)
Register for November 20 Grant Fraud Awareness Training for Managers and Supervisors
November 21 - 9:00-11:00 (virtual)
Register for November 21 Grant Fraud Awareness Training for Managers and Supervisors
December 5 - 9:00-11:00 (virtual)
Register for December 5 Grant Fraud Awareness Training for Managers and Supervisors
Upcoming Trainings
RFP Template Tour (Virtual)
October 22 - 2:00-2:45 or November 13 – 10:00-10:45
Join OGM staff for a review of the OGM RFP template. Trainers will walk through the purpose and components of each section. This session is a casual, interactive learning experience with opportunities for questions and conversation. Participants are encouraged to bring examples of their own program or other program’s RFPs to reference.
Register for October 22 - RFP Template Tour
Register for November 13 - RFP Template Tour
Grant Contract Agreement Template Tour (Virtual)
October 23 - 10:00-10:45 or November 5 – 9:00-9:45
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. This is a casual learning experience with plenty of opportunities for questions and conversation. Participants are encouraged to bring examples of their own program or other program’s grant contract agreements to reference.
Register for October 23 - Grant Contract Agreement Template Tour
Register for November 5 - Grant Contract Agreement Template Tour
Grantee Performance Evaluation (Virtual)
October 24 – 9:00-11:00
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.
Register for October 24 – Grantee Performance Evaluation Training
Reading Financial Statements (Virtual)
Select one date to attend:
October 29 - 2:00-2:45
October 30 -10:00-10:45
November 10 – 9:00-9:45
Understanding financial statements is a crucial skill for conducting preaward risk assessments and monitoring grantees. 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.
Register for October 29 – Reading Financial Statements Training
Register for October 30 – Reading Financial Statements Training
Register for November 10 – Reading Financial Statements Training
