Mandatory Training Active Rolling Certification Courses are active Mandatory Trainings courses for staff that are set within Certifications. Once a course is archived and no longer active, it will be moved to the Archived Mandatory Training category.

This training introduces the Peace Corps Small Grants Program and equips staff to manage the four grant mechanisms—PCPP, SPA, VAST, and the USAID Global Agreement—while effectively supporting, monitoring, and reporting on community‑driven projects. 

Audience: Mandatory for Small Grant Coordinators (these users may self-enroll as directed)

Duration: ~ 10-12 hours (whole course, if all modules taken)

Due: Upon entry within 90 days for Small Grants Coordinators

Policy: MS 720

Contact: smallgrants@peacecorps.gov

*Note - course updated Feb 2025 as a result of impacts from Executive Orders initiated in the new Administration.