Required Training

EPA has developed two courses that are required to be completed by EPA grant applicants and recipients who have not received an EPA grant since FY2015 prior to receiving grant funds. This requirement will ensure all grant applicants and recipients are prepared to apply for and manage grant funds in compliance with all federal grant regulations and EPA-specific grants policy. Note: new applicants are only required to complete the training once

On this page:

• EPA Grants Management Training for Applicants and Recipients
• How to Develop a Budget
• RAIN-2014-G01, New Recipient Training Requirement

EPA Grants Management Training for Applicants and Recipients

Designed to introduce EPA grant applicants and recipients to key aspects of the entire grant life cycle, from preparation of an application through grant closeout. To access this course, please visit the course webpage located at EPA Grants Management Training for Applicants and Recipients

How to Develop a Budget

Developed to introduce EPA grant applicants and recipients to vital aspects of grant budget development as well to help applicants and recipients of EPA funds prepare proposed work plans, budgets, and budget narratives for EPA grants. To access this course, please visit the course webpage located at How to Develop a Budget

RAIN-2024-G01, New Recipient Training Requirement

This Recipient/Applicant Information Notice (RAIN) informs applicants and recipients of the new training requirement that must be completed by new applicants and specific recipients. Included within this RAIN is specific information on each of the two required courses, links to specific relevant systems and sites, and the reasoning for the new requirement. To view this RAIN, please visit its page located at RAIN-2024-G01