The American Rescue Plan Webinar Series: Best Practices of Grant Management


Virtual, Raleigh, NC  
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM   iCalendar Eastern Standard Time

For many towns, the American Rescue Plan's State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds mark the first time that local governments have managed a federal grant – and all the requirements and obligations that come along with it. Even for larger and more experienced communities, ARP still presents many new challenges.

This webinar, hosted in partnership with the N.C. Association of County Commissioners, will share best practices on how to manage your federal grant. Joined by Edgecombe County Manager Eric Evans and local government consultant and former Wake County COO Johnna Sharpe, we will walk through each step of the ARP grant management process.

What are the first actions a local government should take? How are the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds similar and different to other federal grants?  And what are the most important priorities to keep front of mind? This event will cover these questions and more.

This webinar will be both informative and interactive, offering the opportunity for you – our local leaders – to ask specific and individualized questions. 

This webinar is free, but pre-registration is required by January 24.

Meet Our Speakers!

Eric Evans became the County Manager for Edgecombe County in 2015. He has worked 21 years in local government, all with Edgecombe County. Over that time, Evans’ roles have included Flood Recovery Director and Assistant County Manager, and he has extensive experience managing community development and special projects.

 

 

 

 

Johnna Sharpe is a management consultant focused on public service, and has an extensive background in local government. Sharpe held leadership positions at Wake County from 2003 to 2021, serving as Director of Budget and Management Services, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy County Manager, and finally Chief Operating Officer. Additionally, Sharpe worked in municipal government in Virginia for about 10 years.

Meeting Location

Virtual  

Raleigh, NC 27601

Map & Directions

For registration or technical assistance, please contact events@nclm.org.