The State of Indiana requires formal certification in order to administer Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects in Indiana. The CDBG certification process covers the complex administrative and financial procedures regulated by federal and state policies. Knowledge of the applicable regulations and policies is essential for the oversight of CDBG grant awards. The Grant Administrator Certification helps to meet the needs of constituents and provides insurance to grantees against unnecessary monitoring findings due to inexperienced administrators.  This is the first of three courses required to acheive certification.

This course is ideal for all persons interested in learning more about the CDBG program.  Training consist of a one (1) day overview of OCRA's programming and eligible projects, as well as a brief overview of relevant CDBG regulations and requirements, including important cross-cutting federal regulations and state policies.

• May be attended by city, town or county elected officials, engineers, architects, or others who desire a basic knowledge of the CDBG program; 
• Required by anyone who wants to become a certified grant administrator, as a prerequisite to additional required training; and 
• Completion of this course in and of itself will NOT entitle the recipient to provide Grant Administration professional services.