Presented by Mara Ash and Cindy Watson, BFS Strategic Partners and Ashely Swain, Kyle Skene, and Lindsey Howard, HORNE LLP

As federal awards continue to evolve, grants managers are on the front lines of navigating regulatory changes, compliance expectations, and shifting funding priorities. This webinar will provide actionable insights into the key challenges grants managers have faced since January—from budget modifications to desk reviews—and explore strategic approaches to addressing them.

Through a two-part framework—"Now & Next"—participants will first examine current pain points and real-world scenarios shaping federal grants management today. Then, with the upcoming September 2025 budget cycle and emerging policy priorities in mind, the discussion will shift toward forward-looking strategies. Attendees will gain practical tools for fostering proactive internal dialogue, strengthening stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring long-term organizational readiness for the evolving federal funding landscape. 

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the practice challenges that grants managers are facing in relation to the changes in federal assistance in 2025.
• Identify areas of heightened scrutiny and implement strategies to strengthen compliance practices for current awards.
• Determine how best to connect relevant stakeholders across your organization to shape their long-term grants strategy.