Grants and contracts training

Training opportunities occur throughout the year on a regular basis. Other topics may be offered upon request or with the implementation of a system upgrade or policy update. 

Instructor-led training

Grants & Contracts post award training courses are offered on a regular basis throughout the year. The dates for current offerings as well as registration and course descriptions can be found in Talent@VCU by searching the course name or by using the direct enrollment links below.

2026 Post Award Basics training (via zoom) schedule:

  • February 19, April 16, September 24, November 18
  • Post Award Basics 2026 Talent@VCU Registration - coming soon

2026 Post Award Compliance training (via zoom) schedule:

  • March 18, July 16, October 21
  • Post Award Compliance 2026 Talent@VCU Registration - coming soon

Grants and contracts open office hours

G&C holds office hours monthly throughout the year. You are welcome to drop in and ask your post award questions, anything from grant create to closeout and everything in between. Stop by for a few minutes, or longer, and engage in a lively virtual meet & greet with a few members of our team.

  • February 5 (11 - 12pm), Special Topic: Reports, Zoom link
  • June 3 (11 - 12pm), Special Topic: No Cost Extensions (NCEs), Zoom link
  • September 16 (9:30am - 10:30am), Zoom link

Grants and contracts training

Reference guides

Discover how to create impactful learning environments that not only foster understanding but also drive real-world performance, in this SRAI published article co-authored by Cathy Short, Senior Training Manager.

Additional Training materials and quick reference documents related to post-award financial administration