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When disaster strikes, communities rely on emergency services to act quickly, coordinate effectively, and deploy the right resources at the right time. Building and maintaining a resilient emergency preparedness and response infrastructure requires more than readiness – it requires funding. Fortunately, a wide range of federal, state, and private grants is available to help agencies strengthen operations, upgrade technology, and enhance community protection.

Join the Grants Office and special guests from Samsara for a deep dive into today's emergency preparedness and disaster response funding landscape. We'll highlight upcoming opportunities, and attendees will receive helpful tips and best practices for securing the grant funding they need for their project.

Whether you're seeking to enhance response times, improve operational visibility, modernize equipment, or bolster interagency coordination, this webinar will equip you with actionable strategies and proven best practices to help secure the funding you need.

Nonprofits are being asked to do more with fewer resources—expanding services, increasing community impact, and sustaining mission-driven work despite shrinking budgets and rising needs. Once holiday fundraising has wrapped up, many organizations will have a clearer picture of what it will take to accomplish their goals in 2026.

In this Grantscast, we’ll explore grant programs created specifically to support nonprofits facing these pressures. We will walk through high-value funding opportunities, current trends, and the strategies that increase competitiveness as you plan for the year ahead.

Whether your focus is capacity building, program expansion, technology upgrades, or service delivery, this session will equip your organization to identify and secure mission-sustaining funding in 2026.

As the year draws to a close, your public sector organization is likely preparing its grantseeking strategy for the year ahead. This provides a key moment for you to analyze your 2025 funding outcomes, set new goals, and gather the strategic intelligence required for an even more successful 2026.

Join our panel of five seasoned grants experts for an action-packed hour designed to maximize your funding potential. The Grants Office team will share 25 game-changing tips covering essential topics, including:

• Understanding the funding landscape, including key trends in federal, state, and private funding, so you can better anticipate future opportunities and maximize your impact.
• Finding the best grants, including techniques for identifying and prioritizing grants that align with your organization’s mission, goals, and capacity.
• Building comprehensive projects, including advice on the buildout of core proposal components, so your projects are not only fundable but also scalable and impactful.
• Fostering collaboration, including strategies for establishing and maintaining strong partnerships that strengthen both your grant applications and your project implementation.
• Submit quality proposals, including ways you can master the elements of a polished, compelling application that ensures your ideas stand out amongst the rest.

This event is about more than just grants intelligence—it’s also a celebration of our 25-year journey of empowering communities to make a tangible impact with grant funding. We're proud to have helped countless public sector organizations across North America thrive, and we want to help you, too. Don't miss this opportunity to get a head start on 2026 and position your organization for success.

Following months of delay and speculation, the much-anticipated 2025-2026 Canadian federal budget was released on Nov 17. As we head into the new year, now is the time to align your projects with new federal funding priorities. Join us for a detailed overview of the entire budget, highlighting its implications on public and private sector organizations

We'll unpack key program announcements and emerging opportunities in:
-Infrastructure & Housing
-Science, Technology, & Innovation
-Private Sector Development
-Indigenous Population Supports
-Sustainability

Budgets are notoriously lengthy and complicated. We'll detail program details and projected deadlines, share useful tips, and break down exactly what you need to know to secure funding for your upcoming projects.

Securing funding for Tribal programs is more competitive than ever, with limited resources spread across complex federal, state, and philanthropic opportunities. Many Tribal organizations struggle with identifying the right grants, aligning proposals with funder priorities, and navigating unique compliance requirements.

Join us for a webinar designed exclusively for Tribal organizations, where we'll show you proven strategies to overcome these challenges, spotlight upcoming funding opportunities, and help your Tribal Nation or organization position projects for success in 2026 and beyond.

In this session, you will learn to:
- Find and navigate federal, state, and private Tribal grant opportunities
- Align proposals with funder priorities and Tribal values
- Build grant-ready plans and budgets
- Address Tribal-specific eligibility and compliance requirements

Whether you’re new to grantseeking or you’re ready to scale your Tribal programs, this webinar will equip your organization with the clarity, confidence, and tools you need to unlock funding to benefit your people and future.

Federal and state agencies are investing billions into technology, infrastructure, community safety, and innovation. Organizations have a unique chance to secure transformative funding. But success requires more than just finding the right opportunity—it requires being grant-ready.

Learn how to:
• Identify the programs most aligned with today’s funding priorities
• Ensure your project expenses and technology needs are eligible for support
• Position your organization to stand out in a crowded applicant pool

Join Genetec and Grants Office as we explore what it means to be truly grant-ready in 2026. We’ll share the essential traits of competitive organizations, best practices for shaping technology-driven project proposals, and the actionable steps you can take right now to strengthen your grant strategy.

If you’re ready to move beyond searching and start winning, this is the session for you.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) play a vital role in advancing education, research, and community development. Today, federal agencies, states, corporations, and private foundations are offering funding opportunities to support HBCUs in areas like infrastructure, workforce development, technology, research capacity, and student success.

In this Grantscast, experts from Grants Office will highlight current and emerging funding opportunities designed specifically for HBCUs. We’ll highlight different types of funding opportunities for HBCUs, how to navigate eligibility requirements and priority areas of key programs, and discuss strategies for building competitive proposals that maximize institutional strengths. Whether you are developing a campus-wide initiative or advancing a specialized research project, this session will provide the insights you need to identify the right opportunities and position your HBCU for success.

From advanced manufacturing to healthcare, technology, and the skilled trades, the demand for a well-prepared workforce has never been greater. Federal, state, and private funders are investing heavily in workforce training initiatives to help organizations upskill workers, expand apprenticeship programs, and bridge critical talent gaps.

In this Grantscast, experts from Grants Office will highlight current and upcoming funding opportunities to support workforce training. We’ll cover eligibility requirements, funding priorities, and strategies to strengthen your proposals—whether you are a community college, workforce development board, nonprofit training provider, or employer-led partnership.

If your organization is working to prepare people for the jobs of today and tomorrow, this session will give you the insights you need to align your initiatives with the right grants and maximize your impact.

Between grid modernization, renewable generation, and community resilience, utilities and energy organizations are at the center of today’s funding landscape. In this 30-minute Grantscast, we’ll highlight the most relevant grant programs for public and private utilities, energy cooperatives, and energy innovators.

You’ll learn where to find funding for technology upgrades, infrastructure improvements, energy efficiency projects, and sustainability initiatives — and how to align your proposals with federal, state, and private funder priorities.

Whether your organization is advancing energy solutions or strengthening critical infrastructure, this session will equip you with practical strategies to secure the resources you need to power the future.

Justice and public safety organizations — including law enforcement, fire, EMS, courts, corrections, and tribal agencies — all share a common challenge: securing the funding needed to strengthen operations, adopt new technologies, and protect the communities they serve. Fortunately, billions of dollars in grants are available each year to support these critical initiatives.

Join experts from Grants Office and special guests from Ingram Micro for this must-attend webinar, where we’ll walk you through the current funding landscape for justice and public safety agencies. Whether you’re looking to modernize communications, enhance data security, improve emergency response, or expand community engagement, this session will give you the tools and strategies to make your project more competitive for grant funding.

You’ll learn how to:
- Develop a Grant-Ready Project: Identify and articulate needs, outline your project plan, and document goals and resources.
- Strategically Identify Funding: Find federal, state, and tribal-friendly grant programs that align with justice and public safety priorities.
- Leverage Technology Investments: Explore how innovative solutions supported by Ingram Micro partners can strengthen your proposals and project outcomes.
- Boost Your Proposal Competitiveness: Gain practical tips for crafting narratives that resonate with reviewers and highlight your project’s impact on community safety.

If your agency is exploring grant funding to support public safety technology, this webinar will help you navigate the landscape with confidence and clarity.

Don’t miss this opportunity to position your organization for funding success!