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Jasmine Markanday
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Grants Management Experts
Ep.8 - From Suspension to Termination: The Realities of Grant Noncompliance
In this season finale of Grants Management Experts, Jasmine Markanday wraps up Season 2 with one of the most crucial and often daunting areas of federal grant management: when things go wrong in federal grants.Under 2 CFR 200.339–343, Jasmine explains the federal remedies available when a recipient or subrecipient fails to comply with grant requirements from temporary suspensions to full terminations and how you can protect your organization through proactive compliance, strong internal controls, and effective communication.What You’ll Learn in This Episode The consequences of non-compliance:How federal agencies can withhold payments, disal...
2025-10-08
11 min
Grants Management Experts
Ep. 7 - From Micro-Purchases to Formal Solicitations: 2 CFR 200 Procurement Standards
In this episode of Grants Management Experts, Jasmine dives into one of the most practical — and often misunderstood — areas of federal grant management: procurement standards under 2 CFR 200.320. Whether you’re a recipient, subrecipient, or grants professional supporting compliance, understanding procurement methods is critical for both cost allowability and audit readiness.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe three procurement methods:Informal (micro-purchases & simplified acquisitions)Formal (sealed bids & proposals)Non-competitive (sole source under limited circumstances)Key thresholds you must know:Micro-purchase threshold: $10,000, increasing to $15,000 on October 1, 2025Simplified acquisition threshold: $250,000, rising to $350,000 in Octob...
2025-09-25
16 min
Grants Management Experts
Ep. 6 - Drawing the Line: Understanding Direct Costs in Federal Grants
In this episode of Grants Management Experts, Jasmine Markanday breaks down one of the most critical concepts in federal grant compliance: direct costs. Guided by 2 CFR 200.413, Jasmine explains what qualifies as a direct cost, when certain costs can shift from indirect to direct, and why consistency is the cornerstone of compliance.From administrative staff salaries to minor purchases, unallowable costs, and nonprofit-specific considerations, this episode equips you with the clarity to correctly classify expenses and avoid compliance pitfalls. Whether you’re writing a grant budget or managing one post-award, this deep dive will help you protect your or...
2025-09-10
16 min
Grants Management Experts
Ep. 6 - Drawing the Line: Understanding Direct Costs in Federal Grants
In this episode of Grants Management Experts, Jasmine Markanday breaks down one of the most critical concepts in federal grant compliance: direct costs. Guided by 2 CFR 200.413, Jasmine explains what qualifies as a direct cost, when certain costs can shift from indirect to direct, and why consistency is the cornerstone of compliance.From administrative staff salaries to minor purchases, unallowable costs, and nonprofit-specific considerations, this episode equips you with the clarity to correctly classify expenses and avoid compliance pitfalls. Whether you’re writing a grant budget or managing one post-award, this deep dive will help you protect your or...
2025-09-10
16 min
Grants Management Experts
Ep. 5 - Unlocking The Grant Allowable Costs
In this episode, Jasmine Markanday dives into one of the most fundamental yet confusing areas of federal grant compliance: understanding what costs are allowable under 2 CFR 200.403.From budgeting to closeout, Jasmine breaks down the criteria that determine whether an expense can be charged to your award, explains how consistency and documentation protect your organization, and shares practical examples to help you apply the rules with confidence. Whether you’re new to grants management or a seasoned professional, this episode provides clarity on the building blocks of compliant cost management.What You’ll Lear...
2025-08-27
09 min
Grants Management Experts
Ep. 4 - Pass through Challenges: managing subrecipients and contracts
In this episode, Jasmine Markanday unpacks one of the most confusing compliance areas for grant recipients: how to correctly classify a partner as a subrecipient or a contractor under 2 CFR 200.331.From avoiding costly audit findings to building monitoring plans, Jasmine walks through the rules, real-life examples, and documentation tips every grants professional needs to confidently manage pass-through funding. Whether you’re with a nonprofit, university, or public agency, if you work with subawards or contracts, this episode is for you.What You’ll Learn:How to determine if an entity is a su...
2025-08-13
12 min
Grants Management Experts
Ep. 3 - Navigating Intangible Property in Grants: Key Insights
In this episode, Jasmine Markanday breaks down a topic that often flies under the radar for grant recipients: intangible property under 2 CFR 200.315.From ownership rules to copyright rights, research data transparency, and public access obligations this episode is packed with need-to-know insights for grant professionals managing digital or intellectual assets. Whether you're a nonprofit, university, or public agency, if your grant work includes reports, websites, or research, this one’s for you.What You'll Learn:What qualifies as “intangible property” under 2 CFR 200.315.The rules around ownership and proper use of federally funded...
2025-07-30
11 min
Grants Management Experts
Ep. 2 - Grants & Goods: What You Need to Know About Supplies & Inventory
In this episode, Jasmine dives into a detail that often gets overlooked at the end of a federal grant: what to do with leftover supplies. If your organization has a closet full of unused materials at closeout, this one’s for you. Learn what counts as a “supply” under 2 CFR, how new federal thresholds might affect your next audit, and the steps you need to take to stay compliant.What You'll Learn:The updated federal threshold for supply value—from $5,000 to $10,000 as of October 1, 2024.What qualifies as a “supply” versus “equipment” und...
2025-07-16
15 min
Grants Management Experts
Trailer - Ep. 2
Are you navigating the world of grants or looking to step into a grant management role with clarity and confidence? Season 2 of Grants Management Experts is here to guide you through the ins and outs of grant compliance, policies, and procedures—without the overwhelm.Hosted by Jasmine Markandey, a certified expert with deep experience across nonprofits, government agencies, tribal nations, and higher education, this season breaks down what it really takes to manage grants effectively from post-award to audit readiness.You’ll get real-world insights, practical advice, and stories from the field to help you:
2025-07-15
01 min
Grants Management Experts
Ep. 1 - What Happens to Equipment After the Grant?
Welcome back to Season 2 of Grant’s Management Experts, the podcast where we break down the complex world of grants so you can manage them with confidence! I’m your host, Jasmine Markanday, president and owner of Markanday Consulting.In this kickoff episode, we’re diving into an often overlooked but critical part of the grant lifecycle: equipment disposition.When your federally funded project wraps up, what happens to the equipment you purchased with those funds? Can you keep it? Sell it? Use it for another grant? And what rules must you follow to stay compli...
2025-07-02
21 min
Grants Management Experts
Trailer - Ep. 1
We’re back with Season 2 of Grants Management Experts! In this quick trailer, Jasmine sets the stage for what’s ahead this season—real-world topics, expert insights, and the kind of clarity every grants professional needs.If you’ve ever found yourself navigating complex post-award processes, you won’t want to miss what’s coming up.Season 2 kicks off with Episode 1, dropping soon. Make sure to follow and stay tuned!
2025-07-01
00 min
Grants Management Experts
Episode #5 Grant Manager's Guide to Internal Control
Internal Controls, what are they? process, effected by the entity’s board of directors, management, and other personnel, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives related to operations, reporting, and compliance. Who provides the framework? COSO: Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission The framework provides 3 objectives 1. Operations 2. Reporting 3. Compliance Objectives (ORC) 1. Operations 2. Reporting 3. Compliance Components (mnemonic) 1. Control Environment - set of standards, processes, and structures t...
2023-11-01
15 min
Grants Management Experts
Episode #4 The Importance of Indirect Costs (Overhead Costs)
Proper handling of indirect costs contributes to the organization's overall sustainability and financial health. Effectively managing and accounting for indirect costs is crucial when dealing with Federal and Private grants.
2023-10-25
15 min
Grants Management Experts
Episode #3 Comparing Grant Budgets vs. Actuals
As a grant professional managing a grant, you have the power to make a positive impact on the world. By adhering to the guidelines set forth in 2 CFR 200, you can ensure that your grant is managed effectively and in a way that meets performance evaluation and financial reporting standards. Remember that your work is key to making a difference in your grant programs.
2023-10-19
20 min
Grants Management Experts
Episode #3 Comparing Grant Budgets vs. Actuals
As a grant professional managing a grant, you have the power to make a positive impact on the world. By adhering to the guidelines set forth in 2 CFR 200, you can ensure that your grant is managed effectively and in a way that meets performance evaluation and financial reporting standards. Remember that your work is key to making a difference in your grant programs.
2023-10-18
20 min
Grants Management Experts
Episode #2 Navigating Federal Grants Policies & Procedures
This podcast on navigating federal grant policies & procedures helps you understand what your organization needs to implement federal grant programs. Join us as we unravel the intricacies of managing grants effectively and complying with federal regulations. Stay informed and stay compliant.
2023-10-11
15 min
Grants Management Experts
Trailer
Season 1 Trailer
2023-10-07
01 min
Grants Management Experts
Episode #1 How to Review the Federal Grant Terms & Conditions
What to do when you receive a federal grant? What are the requirements for you as a grantee? Click here to download your free copy of the Grants Team Development Meeting template, designed to help you streamline your grant management process.
2023-10-04
15 min