Trainings
For more information or to request technical assistance help, contact NACCED at [email protected] or 202.367.1149.
Upcoming Trainings
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The Build America, Buy America (BABA) Training is designed to help housing and community development professionals understand federal compliance requirements and strengthen program implementation. This training will cover the applicability of BABA to CDBG and HOME programs, waiver processes, and procurement, contracting, and oversight best practices. Participants will gain practical insights, access helpful resources, and have the opportunity to engage in an interactive Q&A with experts.
Presented by Civitas.
Dates: February 24-25, 2026
View the full agenda here.
Member Price: $225
Non-Member Price: $275
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The “Welcome to Community Development - What Now?” training is designed to walk new grantees through the process of getting started with HUD Community Planning and Development programs. One of the most challenging factors new grantees face is knowing where to go for help. This series will help new grantees get out of the starting blocks by introducing them to resources and tools that are critical to understanding the HUD program requirements.
Presented by the Cloudburst Group.
Date: March 17, 2026
View the full agenda here.
Member Price: $115
Non-Member Price: $140
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The Cross-Cutting Fundamentals training series will cover in some detail the applicable additional Federal requirements (“cross-cutting requirements”) that apply to CDBG and HOME program funds. Register for individual sessions or the whole series; each session is designed as a standalone webinar training.
- Relocation and Replacement April 15-16, 2026
- Financial Management April 21, 2026
- Environmental Review April 22, 2026
- Federal Labor Standards April 23, 2026
View the full agenda here.
Member Price:
- Per Session: $125
- Entire Training ($50 Discount): $450
Non-Member Price:
- Per Session: $150
- Entire Training ($50 Discount): $550
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The IDIS training will provide new users of IDIS with a basic understanding of HUD’s grants management process, an overview of IDIS features and functions, an understanding of how CDBG funds are added to IDIS, activity funding and drawdowns, basic grant balances and deadlines, and the skills needed to perform basic functions, including reporting. This training is recommended for new staff, grant managers not familiar with IDIS financial functionality, and department directors who oversee budgets that include CDBG funds.
Presented by the Cloudburst Group.
Dates: May 4-7, 2026
View the full agenda here.
Member Price: $450
Non-Member Price: $550
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The HOME Basics training will offer participants a fundamental understanding of the HOME program, its requirements, and the administration of the program. Covering topics including HOME Activities Overview & Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation, Single-Family (Homebuyer) & Rental Housing Development, and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) & Monitoring, this training is ideal for program staff and managers who are either new to the HOME program or need a refresher on basic program components.
Presented by the Cloudburst Group.
Dates: September 21-24, 2026
View the full agenda here.
Member Price: $450
Non-Member Price: $550
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The CDBG Subrecipient Monitoring training series will offer strategies and procedures that grantees can apply to their CDBG programs for the purposes of developing a consistent and thorough monitoring process. This series will help grantees improve tracking of subrecipient activities; avoid problems of noncompliance; and improve subrecipients’ delivery of services while fulfilling their regulatory monitoring responsibilities.
Presented by the Cloudburst Group.
Dates: October 20-21, 2026
View the full agenda here.
Member Price: $225
Non-Member Price: $275
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This two-session NSPIRE training is an implementation-focused course designed to translate HUD’s inspection standards into day-to-day inspection practice. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the three inspectable areas, deficiency criteria, severity levels, and affirmative habitability requirements. The webinar uses curated photo examples, checklist walk-throughs, and realistic virtual case studies to illustrate how common deficiencies are identified, documented, and scored. The training covers NSPIRE scoring mechanics, correction timelines, and documentation expectations, equipping attendees with the tools and confidence needed to conduct accurate, defensible inspections under HUD’s current standards.
Presented by Civitas.
Dates: October 28-29, 2026
View the full agenda here.
Member Price: $225
Non-Member Price: $275
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