This course is required for all Foreign Service officers assigned to public diplomacy positions overseas who will be involved in the grants process especially those who must meet the mandatory twenty- four hour training requirement for eligibility for a grants officer warrant. It is highly recommended for Administrative Management coned officers, since they must often work closely with public diplomacy officers on the implementation and processing of grants and cooperative agreements. The course is appropriate for any personnel involved in negotiating, awarding, administering, reviewing and monitoring federal assistance agreements.