Grants Management Training and Resources

Upcoming Trainings

Managing grants can get complicated, but we're here to help make it easier. Our Grants Administrative Training is designed just for nonprofit teams who handle the day-to-day work of keeping grants on track, budgets, reports, or staying compliant. We'll offer specific training tailored for a specific topic in the grant process, share practical tips, and answer your questions along the way. Please see below some information on upcoming trainings with tentative scheduled dates.

Subrecipient Workshop Training for PY2026

Join us for our PY2026 Subrecipient Workshop Training on Thursday, June 11, 2026, hosted by the City of Arlington’s Grants Management Department. This workshop will guide subrecipients through key components of grant administration, including Neighborly invoice submission, budget and finance processes, monthly reporting and compliance requirements, and upcoming monitoring expectations. The session will also include time for questions, important program updates, and contract‑related assistance. This training is designed to help subrecipients strengthen grant management practices and ensure successful program performance.

You can also view more details on this workshop events as well as future events and trainings by visiting the Grants Management Events & Calendar page. To register, please click the link below.

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Our team of grant professionals offers a series of training workshops for non-profit organizations in partnership with the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation. These sessions are designed to enhance grant-seeking skills and support your organization’s success in securing funding.

There are no current upcoming workshops scheduled. Please check back later for any upcoming workshop events.

PY2025 Subrecipient Training Workshop, June 12, 2025

The Subrecipient Training Workshop for PY2025 grants was held on Thursday, June 12. This workshop provided participants with hands-on guidance to help them navigate the Neighborly system and streamline the administrative process. Attendees received practical instruction on setting up profiles, managing data, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements. The session also covered essential steps in contract execution, reporting, performance tracking, and reimbursement requests. Overall, the workshop was designed to empower subrecipients with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively manage their grants. A video recording of the event is available for reference.

PY2025 Subrecipient Training Workshop Recording

How to Get Paid: Finance and Accomplishment Reporting in Neighborly scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2025

The "How to Get Paid: Finance and Accomplishment Reporting in Neighborly" training, held on Thursday, July 31, 2025, guided subrecipients through key processes for managing finances and reporting outcomes within the Neighborly platform. Participants learned how to accurately submit reimbursement requests, track eligible expenses, and maintain compliance with grant requirements. The training also covered accomplishment reporting, emphasizing how to document and report program outcomes aligned with performance goals. By the end of the session, attendees were equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the system effectively, ensure timely payments, and maintain strong financial and programmatic accountability.

How to Get Paid: Finance and Accomplishment Reporting in Neighborly

Enhancing Compliance Through Effective Monitoring and Documentation scheduled for Thursday, October 2, 2025

This training provides a comprehensive overview of compliance practices with a specific focus on meeting U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements for monitoring and documentation. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how to implement effective monitoring procedures, identify and address potential compliance issues, and maintain accurate, audit-ready records. Emphasizing regulatory expectations, the training equips housing professionals with the tools necessary to support program integrity, ensure accountability, and uphold HUD standards across all program activities.

Enhancing Compliance Through Effective Monitoring and Documentation

The following links and guides are provided below are resources to answer some of your questions related to HUD funded programs mainly for CDBG, ESG and HOME.

• Playing by the Rules, A Handbook for CDBG Sub-recipients on Administrative Systems
• Community Development Laws & Regulations
• Community Planning and Development Monitoring Handbook - Please refer to the following:
  • Exhibit 3-1 Guide for Review of Eligibility
  • Exhibit 3-3 Guide for Review of National Objective of Low and Moderate-Income Limited Clientele
  • Exhibit 3-17 Guide for Review of Overall Management Systems

• CPD Performance Measurement Training Manual
• HUD Exchange

• OMB Circulars - 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
• Drug-free Workplace
• Regulations (ESG) - 24 CFR 576

When administering programs funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs, it's essential to ensure that income eligibility is determined using the most current HUD Income Limits. These limits are updated annually and vary by geographic area. Program administrators should refer to the official HUD Income Limit Documentation System to access the latest income limit tables for each program.

The FY 2026 Income and Rent Limits for CDBG, HOME and ESG are now available on HUD Exchange and effective June 1, 2026:

CDBG Income Limits

HOME Income Limits

ESG Income Limits

For more information about income limits please visit HUD Exchange at the CPD Income Eligibility Calculator and Income Limits webpage.