National Grants Management Association

What National Grants Management Association does

The National Grants Management Association (NGMA) is a nonprofit professional association founded in 1978 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, serving more than 7,500 grants management professionals across six sectors: federal government, state and local government, K-12 education, higher education, nonprofit organizations, and tribal governments. NGMA provides education, certification, and community services through a portfolio built around four core assets: the Grants Management Academy (an OasisLMS-powered learning management system offering virtual live learning, on-demand courses, and monthly webinars), the Annual Grants Training (AGT) — a three-day in-person event in Washington D.C. with 50+ breakout sessions, the GMBoK Guide (a copyrighted reference text covering the full grants lifecycle currently under revision for May 2026 Uniform Guidance updates), and the CGMS (Certified Grants Management Specialist) certification program. The organization is governed by a 12-member volunteer board and operated with a small full-time staff (1-10 employees), supported by a distributed network of 23 active regional chapters and 6 sector-specific programs.

NGMA's business model is multi-stream, combining individual and group membership dues ($174/year individual; $149/person/year for organizational groups of 5+), event and course registration fees (GMBoK Training at $719 for members and $893 for non-members), and corporate sponsorship revenue via the Corporate Alliance Partnership Program (CAPP), which generates revenue from 25+ industry partners including the Big 4 (Deloitte, EY, KPMG) and grants technology vendors such as Submittable, Instrumentl, Euna Grants, and SmartSimple. Customer acquisition is community-led (chapters, sector meetings, Community Forum referrals) and event-driven (AGT serves as the primary acquisition touchpoint), supplemented by CAPP partner channels. Non-member event registration rolls a complimentary one-year membership into the purchase, making AGT a structural funnel for membership conversion.

The product surface spans fixed-fee training transactions (on-demand and instructor-led courses), recurring subscription membership (annual and biennial individual and group tiers), certification fees and maintenance revenue, and sponsorship/partnership income. NGMA's moat rests on its proprietary certification (CGMS), its 47-year incumbency in grants management education, its regulatory positioning on the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and a volunteer-driven distribution network that creates acquisition economics that a commercial SaaS competitor would struggle to replicate. The organization is currently refining the GMBoK Guide for updated federal compliance rules and scaling its Technology Demo Day program, with no disclosed AI capabilities and no venture or PE capital structure (funded entirely through operating revenue and tax-exempt under EIN 52-1880126).

Name

National Grants Management Association

Legal name

National Grants Management Association

Website

https://ngma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The National Grants Management Association is a nonprofit professional association founded in 1978 serving more than 7,500 grants management professionals across federal, state/local, K-12, higher education, nonprofit, and tribal sectors through education, certification (CGMS), and community programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterling

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership Dues: Annual and biennial membership fees providing access to education portal, community forum, templates, chapters, sector meetings, and event discounts. Individual membership at $174/year or $299/two-year term.
2. Group Membership Dues: Organizational/agency group memberships for 5+ employees at discounted rates of $149/person/year or $249/person/two-year. Group account includes consolidated billing and member management.
3. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from Annual Grants Training (AGT) registrations, GMBoK Training, webinars, and virtual events. Non-member rates are higher and include one year of membership.
4. Course and Training Fees: Fees for on-demand courses, virtual GMBoK training ($719-$893), and other educational programs. CPE credits offered with many courses.
5. CAPP Partnership Sponsorships: Corporate Alliance Partnership Program (CAPP) provides sponsorship and promotional opportunities for technology and consulting partners serving the grants management community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The National Grants Management Association is a nonprofit professional membership association that delivers grants management education, training, and certification to more than 7,500 practitioners working in the public, nonprofit, and education sectors. Its core offerings include the Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) credential, an online learning platform (OasisLMS) hosting self-paced courses and webinars, the proprietary Grants Management Body of Knowledge (GMBoK) guide and training, an annual multi-day training event (Annual Grants Training), and member template and reference libraries.

Product overview

NGMA is a professional association serving grants management professionals with a platform-plus-services model centered on education, certification, and community. The core offerings include the Grants Management Academy (powered by OasisLMS) delivering virtual live learning, on-demand courses, and monthly webinars; the flagship Annual Grants Training (AGT) in-person event with 50+ sessions; the GMBoK Guide and associated GMBoK Training covering the full grants lifecycle; and the CGMS certification program with supporting CGMS Roadmap course. Community features include the members-only Community Forum, 23 local Chapters, and Sector Meetings (Federal Government, State/Local Government, K-12 Education, Higher Education, Nonprofit, and Tribal). Additional offerings include a Templates Library, Technology Demo Day annual event, and the Corporate Alliance Partnership Program (CAPP). The organization does not operate a traditional SaaS product with API integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CGMS (Certified Grants Management Specialist): Professional certification program for grants management professionals
• GMBoK (Grants Management Body of Knowledge)
• AGT (Annual Grants Training)
• CAPP (Corporate Alliance Partnership Program)

Products and services

• Grants Management Academy (OasisLMS) Online learning platform delivering self-paced courses in grants management to NGMA members and other practitioners. Includes topics such as the Uniform Guidance and CGMS prep content, accessible via the OasisLMS.
• Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) Certification Professional credential awarded to grants management professionals who demonstrate competency against the GMBoK body of knowledge. Available to practitioners in federal, state, local, tribal, education, and nonprofit sectors.
• CGMS Roadmap Course Self-paced online course designed to prepare candidates for the CGMS examination, structured around the GMBoK domains.
• GMBoK Training Course Training course that maps to the Grants Management Body of Knowledge (GMBoK) framework, supporting both certification candidates and practitioners seeking structured grants management education.
• Introduction to Grants Management Course Entry-level online course providing foundational grants management training for new professionals, designed for onboarding practitioners entering the field from federal, state, local, or nonprofit roles.
• Annual Grants Training (AGT) Multi-day annual in-person and virtual training conference convening grants management professionals for intensive workshops, keynote sessions, and networking. The signature annual event for the grants management community.
• GMBoK Guide Reference publication codifying the Grants Management Body of Knowledge, sold as a standalone printed and/or digital reference text for practitioners and certification candidates.
• Uniform Guidance Flashcards Study aid focused on the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), supporting certification candidates and practitioners needing quick reference to federal compliance requirements.
• Templates Library Downloadable templates and reference tools for grants management practitioners covering common grants management processes and documents.
• Monthly Webinars Recurring live and recorded webinar series covering grants management topics, accessible to members for continuing professional education.
• Individual Membership Annual individual membership granting access to member benefits including course discounts, community, templates, webinars, and reduced conference rates for a single practitioner.
• Group Membership Institutional membership providing NGMA member benefits to multiple staff members of an organization, typically purchased by federal, state, local, education, or nonprofit employers for their grants management teams.
• Corporate Alliance Partnership Program (CAPP) Sponsorships Sponsorship packages sold to corporations, vendors, and grant-making organizations wanting visibility with NGMA's 7,500+ grants management professional members through events, web, and marketing channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• NGMA has supported over 7,500 professionals in grants management roles
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Euna Grants (powered by AmpliFund)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEuna Grants is a purpose-built grant management solution for funders and recipients. NGMA members receive 10% off annual subscription. Partners collaborate on educational content and NGMA promotes partner services to members.
• Feldesman (Feldesman LLP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFeldesman provides the Federal Grant Management Toolkit with customizable sample policies, procedures, and checklists. NGMA members receive $100 discount (from $500 cost). Partner presents at NGMA trainings and events.
• InstrumentlcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFull-lifecycle grant platform helping nonprofits discover, apply for, and manage grants. NGMA members receive two months free on annual plans plus 14-day free trial. Since 2015, over 5,000 organizations used Instrumentl to find and manage more than $6.7 billion in grant funding.
• SubmittablecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAward-winning grants management platform for funders. NGMA members receive 10% discount. Submittable participates in Technology Demo Day and CAPP program.
• Thompson GrantsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted analysis on grants compliance since 1972. NGMA members receive 20% off subscriptions, products, and training offerings using code NGMA20.
• MyFedTrainercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFederal grants compliance training provider. Offers self-paced Grant Management Bootcamp (8 hours, 12 months access), custom group training, and monthly Federal Grant Management Webinar Series.
• Public Impact AdvisorscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFederal grants management consulting and training firm led by Jerry Bertrand, CGMS. Provides Federal Grants Management Fundamentals, 2 CFR 200 Cost Principles, Policy and Procedure Level-Up, and Grant Monitoring and Oversight courses.
• Graduate School USAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOffers various learning courses focused on grants management, project management, and communication/professional skills through their education platform.
• Management ConceptsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvider of Federal Grants Update and Refresher course covering 2024 Uniform Guidance updates. Offers courses online and in classroom in Washington DC.
• DeloittecoreTechnology or IntegrationDeloitte Grants Management Solution participates in NGMA Technology Demo Day. Part of CAPP program showcasing enterprise-level grants management technology.
• EY (Ernst & Young)coreTechnology or IntegrationEY Grants Accelerator solution participates in NGMA Technology Demo Day. CAPP partner offering grants management expertise and technology.
• GrantVantagecoreTechnology or IntegrationGrants management technology solution. CAPP partner and participant in NGMA Technology Demo Day.
• INSTRUMENTLcoreTechnology or IntegrationFull-lifecycle grant platform. CAPP partner participating in Technology Demo Day, offering grants discovery, application, and management tools.
• KPMGcoreTechnology or IntegrationKPMG participates in NGMA Technology Demo Day as CAPP partner. Offers grants management consulting and technology services.
• The Bruman Group, PLLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCo-producer of GMBoK Guide with NGMA. Law firm specializing in federal grants management and compliance. Staff present at NGMA trainings and events. Co-producer of 2021 GMBoK Guide currently under revision.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Council on Foundations: National membership association for grantmaking foundations and philanthropic institutions. Represents the funder-side counterpart to NGMA's grantee-side professional community, making it an adjacent peer in the broader grants ecosystem.
• National Council of Nonprofits: Network of state and regional nonprofit associations serving over 25,000 member organizations, including many that manage federal grants. Overlaps NGMA's nonprofit member segment with broader nonprofit advocacy and capacity-building programming.
• Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP): Large professional association for fundraising and development professionals, including grant fundraising. Larger and broader scope than NGMA but serves an overlapping nonprofit and development audience that interacts with grant management.

Direct peers

• Management Concepts: A core NGMA implementation partner delivering federal grants, acquisition, and leadership training to government professionals. Overlaps NGMA's federal training audience with a larger course catalog and direct government contracting channel.
• Graduate School USA: An NGMA implementation partner offering grants management, project management, and professional skills courses primarily to federal employees. Comparable to NGMA's Grants Management Academy as a competing training channel for the same federal workforce.
• Grant Professionals Association: A professional association serving grants and funding professionals with training, certification (GPC), and a national community. Closely comparable to NGMA in mission and member base, although GPA skews more toward grant writing while NGMA emphasizes post-award grants management.
• MyFedTrainer: Federal grants compliance training provider and NGMA implementation partner offering the Grant Management Bootcamp and a Federal Grant Management Webinar Series, directly competing for the same federal grants professional learner.
• Public Impact Advisors: Federal grants management consulting and training firm led by CGMS-credentialed practitioners, listed as an NGMA implementation partner. Competes directly with NGMA's GMBoK Training and federal compliance courses.
• The Grantsmanship Center: Long-standing grants training provider (since 1972) offering workshops, resources, and community for grant seekers and managers. Directly comparable to NGMA's training and capacity-building offerings in the grants lifecycle.

Emerging players

• GovLoop: Free online community for government employees with training, resources, and networking. Compares to NGMA as an alternative engagement model for federal and state grants professionals, particularly for early-career members who may default to free resources first.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/NGMAnews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ngmanews

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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