Effective grants management requires an understanding of the full grant lifecycle, including the activities and responsibilities involved in successfully closing out an award. As grant recipients navigate compliance requirements, documentation, and final reporting, a strong closeout process helps ensure accountability and supports successful grant outcomes.
Hagerty Consulting invites members of the National Grants Management Association (NGMA) enrolled in the Intro to Grants Management course to join the November session of NGMA’s Ask an Expert series. Led by Hagerty’s Senior Managing Associate, Monica Cardin, this virtual session will explore the fundamentals of grants closeout, offering practical guidance on common activities, best practices, and challenges.
Drawing on more than 17 years of experience in public administration, grants management, and regulatory compliance, Monica will share her expertise and answer participant questions, helping attendees connect course concepts to real-world grants management practices.
What You Will Learn
Participants will explore the fundamentals of grants closeout, including:
- Understanding the Closeout Process: Explore the purpose of grants closeout and the common activities involved in completing the final phase of the grant lifecycle.
- Applying Closeout Best Practices: Discuss practical approaches to navigating closeout requirements and avoiding common pitfalls.
- Clarifying Roles and Responsibilities: Examine the responsibilities of key stakeholders throughout the closeout process.
Session Details
Ask an Expert Session: Intro to Grants Management
November 20, 2026, from 11:00 am–12:30 pm (CT) | Led by Monica Cardin
Designed to complement NGMA’s Intro to Grants Management course, this session gives participants a chance to ask questions, gain practical insights from an experienced subject matter expert, and connect with peers in the grants management community.
Register for the session through NGMA.
About Our Team
Monica Cardin is a grants management and public administration professional with more than 17 years of experience in grant writing, grant administration, and regulatory compliance – specializing in state and local government recovery, federal funding administration, and resilience initiatives. At Hagerty, Monica provides project management and subject matter expertise on grants management and disaster recovery engagements, helping government clients navigate funding requirements and manage recovery investments. She is also a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), Certified Code Enforcement Administrator (CCEA), and Qualified Stormwater Inspector (QSI).