Training Opportunities
CDBG 101 Training
CDBG Accredited Grant Administrators administer grants funded by the federal Community Development Block Grant program, which is part of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on behalf of cities, towns, and counties. The Grant Administrator serves as the liaison between the funded community and the Office of Community and Rural Affairs and is an expert on the CDBG grant process and federal guidelines.
The CDBG 101 Basic Course is the first step to becoming a CDBG Accredited Grant Administrator. City, town, and county elected officials and others interested in learning more about CDBG are also welcome at this course.
Spring 2012 dates: April 4, 11, 18 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm), April 25 (9:00am - 12:00 pm)
Location: The Garrison at Fort Benjamin Harrison (Indianapolis)
Local Officials Training
OCRA is pleased to announce it will host a series of regional trainings across the state designed to equip local elected officials with information to effectively carry out the responsibilities of a CDBG award. The training will provide an overview of federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements that are required for successful implementation and completion of CDBG projects. All trainings will be held from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Please be advised that this training workshop is for local elected officials only. Those eligible include: mayors, town or county council members, clerk-treasurers, commissioners, auditors, and township trustees. The workshop is specifically designed for elected officials and will not be relevant for others. Please do not register for this course if you are not a local elected official. Other local government employees will be approved at OCRA’s discretion. Local elected officials play a vital role in the administration of a CDBG grant.
Accredited Grant Administrator Continuing Education Courses
Save the date! The Office of Community and Rural Affairs will host the following Continuing Education courses for Accredited Grant Administrators in 2012. All trainings will be held at the Indiana Government Center Conference Center in Indianapolis unless otherwise noted.
(All dates are subject to change)
Fair Housing Training:
April 27, 2012 (held at Ivy Tech North Meridian Street Campus)
Financial Management/Contract Development/Modifications Training:
June 13, 2012
September 26, 2012
Civil Rights Training:
June 19, 2012
September 11, 2012
Environmental Review Training:
June 26, 2012
August 14, 2012
Labor Standards Training:
July 19, 2012
October16, 2012
Economic Development Training:
August 23, 2012
November 7, 2012
Uniform Relocation Assistance (URA) Training:
August 28, 2012
December 11, 2012
Recordkeeping/Reporting Training:
September 12, 2012
December 12, 2012
CDBG Handbook Workshop
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