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Welcome to Contractor vs. Subrecipient - Confident Classification in Grants Management

Purpose
Distinguishing between contractors and subrecipients under federal awards is essential for compliance and effective grants management. This course provides a clear framework for identifying key differences, applying decision criteria and understanding the oversight responsibilities associated with each classification. Through scenario-based learning, participants will gain practical insights to ensure accurate classification and adherence to federal regulations.

Accurate classification is a cornerstone of federal grants management, influencing fund management, compliance requirements and program success. Misclassification can lead to compliance issues, audit findings or funding risks. By mastering these distinctions, your organization can meet federal expectations and achieve its mission effectively.

Learning Objective
By the end of this microlearning, participants will be able to:

• Define contractor and subrecipient.
• Identify key decision criteria.
• Understand implications of misclassification.

What to Expect

• This course is interactive and designed to be completed in one sitting.
• Content
  • Introduction
  • Understanding Contractor and Subrecipient Roles
  • Applying Classification and Compliance Requirements
    • Post-Test
      • To earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit, you must complete the entire course AND Score 70% on the Post-Test.  If you do not achieve 70%, you will need to retake the exam before CPE credit can be awarded.

Course Published: October 2026

Participants have the opportunity to earn .5 CPE credit | Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge

To be awarded the CPE credit, participants must complete the post-exam with 70% accuracy.

Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Basic
Advance Preparation: None
Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study

Special Accommodations
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend NGMA events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact info@ngma.org at least three weeks prior to the event.

Code of Conduct & Event Policies
Attendees of NGMA virtual events agree to NGMA's virtual code of conduct.

For additional information or assistance with this event including cancellations, substitutions or other program concerns or information regarding administrative policies such as complaints, please contact info@ngma.org