USVI 1 - Tools for Grant Award Implementation: Turning Awards into Achievements

The Recovery Innovation Coordinator and Center of Excellence (RICCE) a program of the Democratic Training Institute, together with the Center of Excellence at the University of the Virgin Island (UVI-CELL) invites you to the free online workshop:

“Tools for Grant Award Implementation: Turning Awards into Achievements”

This workshop, conducted in English is designed for nonprofit organization professionals managing grant funded programs including Executive Directors, Grant Managers, Program Managers, Financial Officers and Compliance Officers. Registration is required to receive the StreamYard connection link.

Speaker: Certified Grant Management Specialist, Isabel C. Fernández.

Date: February 20, 2025
Time: 8:45AM – 1:00 PM (AST)
Location: Online via StreamYard
Registration: https://buytickets.at/ifdricceprogram/1560022

Prefer to view the online workshop from one of the UVI locations—St. Thomas, St. Croix, or St. John? These locations are ideal for those with limited connectivity. Register here. Refreshments will be provided at all three sites.

What You Will Learn:

Gain the tools and knowledge needed to implement grants effectively and ensure compliance with these key takeaways:

• Kickoff Award Meeting: Set clear roles and expectations from the start.

• Implementation Plan: Create actionable project schedules and task assignments.

• Budget Mastery: Manage budgets, reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls.

• Best Practices: Apply proven methods to exceed grant compliance standards.

Don’t forget to bring a notepad, your mobile device or laptop.

About the Speaker Isabel C. Fernández

Isabel C. Fernández is a Certified Grant Management Specialist (CGMS) and a member of the National Grant Management Association (NGMA). She is the co-founder of ALL GRANTS, LLC, a consulting firm that has helped nonprofits in Puerto Rico secure and manage over $58 million in federal funds.

With more than a decade of experience in federal funds administration, grant writing, and compliance consulting, Isabel has worked with organizations in both the public and private sectors. Her firm, ALL GRANTS, has provided nonprofits with technical training, grant management, and compliance services since 2017. Isabel holds a law degree from the University of Puerto Rico and a Master’s degree in International Business from the University of Nottingham in the UK.