Webcasts

Congress recently passed a Continuing Budget Resolution that funds the government through the rest of FY2025. Join our 30-minute live webinar for a comprehensive overview of the US federal budget, recent trends, and how it impacts funding opportunities across various sectors! Learn how the government allocates its resources, key priorities in the annual budget, and what this means for funding programs in areas such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and more.

Whether you're a nonprofit, educational institution, or governmental agency seeking federal funding, this session will help you navigate the complex landscape of government spending and position your organization for success. The webinar will also feature a live Q&A session, where you can get answers to your specific questions. Plus, learn how Grants Office services can assist you in understanding the budget’s impact on your grantseeking efforts.

Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to unlock funding insights and plan strategically for future funding success!

In an increasingly connected world, K-12 schools and post-secondary institutions consistently look for new ways to engage students in meaningful learning. Students connect with classmates, faculty, and staff by using various technologies to improve engagement. However, maintaining systems for this data safely and reliably has become a challenging cost for institutions to fund. School and campus administrators must seek ways to diversify their funding streams to ensure that these engagement efforts are sustained regardless of budgetary uncertainty. Grantmakers are interested in supporting student engagement initiatives and will fund the cloud technology solutions needed to ensure these efforts succeed.

Join Grants Office, and special guests from Ingram Micro, as we explore the grants landscape for education. 

Sign up to learn about:
- Grant opportunities in K-12 and higher education landscapes that fund technology costs for supporting student engagement initiatives
- The latest cloud technologies available that support K-12 and higher education student engagement strategies
- How to effectively justify technologies like cloud storage and analytics in your next grant proposal

If your institution is looking to upgrade its cloud infrastructure to better support your mission, be sure to attend this event!

Join our 30-minute live webinar designed for organizations across all sectors looking to secure grant funding for digitization projects! Explore a variety of funding opportunities aimed at supporting digital transformation initiatives, from automation and cloud adoption to data management and cybersecurity. Gain insights into key grant program goals, eligibility criteria, and allowable digital projects, and hear expert advice on how to enhance your grant readiness.

Whether you’re just beginning your digital journey or scaling existing technologies, this session will provide valuable tips and tricks to make your grant proposal stand out and increase your chances of success. This webinar includes a live Q&A session. Plus, learn how Grants Office services can streamline your grant application process and help you secure the funding needed to drive your digital transformation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your organization’s progress toward digital excellence!

When it comes to federal grant funding, you may find yourself struggling to keep up with the frantic pace of Executive Orders and other actions being taken by the new administration. As the Courts get involved it can be difficult to know exactly where things stand, and project how the dust will settle, with each decision made by the Federal Government.

Join two of Grants Office's most experienced executives for a follow-up discussion on the impact of recent decisions by the Executive Branch on federal grant funding. Whether you are concerned about your open grant awards, or your future grantseeking efforts, we have our pulse on the grant funding landscape and will keep you informed on the latest developments.

We will discuss:

· Where things stand with the current federal funding review initiated under several Executive Orders.

· Other Federal Agency directives, including the NIH’s attempt to cap indirect costs and the DOJ’s decision to review funding flowing to “sanctuary cities”.

· What to expect over the next several weeks and months.

· Strategies for proactive grantseekers to capture more grant funding over the next two years.

News on this topic is coming quickly and we aim to keep our Community of Grantseekers informed at all times. Our first webinar on this topic (recorded on February 5, 2025) is available to view and download here: https://www2.grantsoffice.com/State_of_Federal_Funding and we will continue to update our blog, “Navigating the Grant Landscape Under a New Administration,” here: https://www2.grantsoffice.com/Navigating_the_Grant_Landscape

We anticipate a lot of interest in this topic from our grant-seeking community. To get through as many of your questions as possible, we ask that you submit a few now.

Making Sense of Recent Executive Orders and the Impact on Federal Grant Funding

The latest in a flurry of Executive Orders has hit home for grant-funded agencies across the country. Despite the rescission of M-25-13, which placed a temporary pause on "all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance," there are plenty of questions surrounding the future of federal funding. All federal agencies are expected to submit reports to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) by February 10th detailing all programs, projects, or activities that will be impacted by recent Executive Orders.

Join two of Grants Office's most experienced executives to discuss the implications for federal grants in the near term, and proactive steps government and nonprofit leaders can take to ensure they are ready to make the most of federal grant opportunities in 2025 and 2026.

We will discuss:
· What happened with OMB Memorandum M-25-13
· The current review process underway by federal agencies to comply with recently issued Executive Orders.
· What we expect to happen after the pending February 10 reporting deadline and upcoming federal budget process
· Strategies for proactive grantseekers to capture more federal funding over the next two years

With the new administration in place and significant changes afoot to both the structure and function of the federal government, complacency is not an option for grantseekers. It’s essential that we stay attentive to the shifting funding landscape. As always, Grants Office will be here to help you navigate it.


For more information in the interim, we invite you to read our article, Navigating the Grant Landscape Under a New Administration. 

Many organizations are interested in innovative approaches to more effectively serve their community and better meet their organizational goals. Technology is an integral part of implementing many of these initiatives.

Yet many municipal agencies, schools, universities and colleges, nonprofit healthcare providers, and community service organizations struggle to articulate how their unaddressed technology needs can adversely impact the quality of service they’re able to provide to their citizens, students, or patients.

Join Genetec and Grants Office, LLC as we provide suggestions for adding intentionality to your organization’s grant seeking practice, discuss how to build SMART goals for your technology-enabled projects, and offer other next-level tips as a follow-up to last year’s Gauging Grant Readiness event.

Why wait for the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) release to begin project planning efforts? If you’re looking to leverage grants for your technology needs while reducing the stress of grant seeking, you won’t want to miss this event!

Sustainability has become a global priority. Join the Cisco Public Funding Office and the experts over at Grants Office as we explore the world of grant funding for sustainable practices and its immense potential for positive change.

We’ll provide you with invaluable insights and practical knowledge in securing grants for initiatives across 4 major sustainability pillars:

• Conservation – empowering you to protect and restore natural resources while fostering biodiversity.
• Reduction of Carbon Footprints – enabling you to make your organization more environmentally friendly and resilient.
• Education and Awareness – inspiring wider community involvement to promote sustainability efforts.
• Research and Development – encouraging innovation and breakthroughs that push the boundaries of sustainability practice.

Whether you are a university researcher, nonprofit environmental education organization, transportation agency, or public utilities provider, our expert speakers will guide you through the grant funding landscape and share tips and strategies to increase your chances of success. You’ll also learn about the grant-seeking support services available through the Cisco Public Funding Office. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to unlock the potential of sustainability grant funding and drive positive change within your organization and community.

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) recently shared that the cost of reported cybercrime in the U.S. was more than $12.5 billion in 2023. Cyber-attacks are increasing due to improved technologies, increased connectivity, remote work and learning, reliance on mobile devices, and more. As a result, the necessity for enhanced cybersecurity measures to safeguard our networks and critical infrastructure has also increased, however, the implementation of these technologies can impose a substantial financial burden. The Federal government is encouraging local leaders to utilize federal and state grant funds to prevent and respond to these types of attacks.

Join Grants Office, and special guests from Check Point, to learn how state and local governments, k-12 schools, and institutes of higher education can secure grant funding to help:

• Secure your network
• Protect the cloud
• Guard your workforce, devices, and access

Our Grants Office and Check Point experts will review the grants landscape, highlight specific funding opportunities, and provide tips for creating a competitive application for your organization.

Don’t wait until there is an attack. Now is the time to protect your organization from hackers, phishing, and ransomware. If you want to learn more about funding cybersecurity through grants and how Check Point cybersecurity solutions will help your organization stay secure, register today!

Join Grants Office and special guests from Ingram Micro Cloud as we delve into the world of foundation grant funding for your next cloud-technology-enabled project. Whether you’re a nonprofit organization, K-12 school, college development office, or healthcare fundraiser, we will provide you with the knowledge and strategies necessary to pursue foundation grant opportunities successfully.

During this event, you’ll learn:

• the intricacies of foundation grant-seeking
• how foundation funders differ from their public (state & federal) grant-making fellows
• strategies for building relationships with foundation funders
• how to appropriately align your needs to this unique set of grant-maker's interests and requirements. 

Our experts will guide you through developing long-term relationships with foundations and how to articulate key project and budget components in your applications, thus increasing your chances of securing an award. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the potential of foundation grant funding for your cloud-technology-enabled projects. Register now to gain the tools and strategies necessary to navigate the landscape of foundation grant-seeking effectively.

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is a $300+ Billion annual grant program that provides critical support to nonprofits at high risk of a terrorist attack. Join us as we explore key aspects of the NSGP opportunity, including eligibility criteria, the application process, and types of security enhancements that can be funded.

Whether you represent a religious institution, private school, or other high-risk nonprofit community organization, this event will provide you with valuable information and resources to help strengthen your organization’s security measures. Experts from Genetec and Grants Office will discuss best practices for developing a strong NSGP application and share insights into maximizing the impact of awarded funds.

Don't miss this opportunity to protect your organization and enhance the safety of your community. Register now for our webinar on the Nonprofit Security Grant Program and take proactive steps to safeguard your nonprofit against potential threats. Included with your registration is a FREE workbook guiding you through the FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program application process, and access to the FREE Genetec Grants Support Program, presentation slides, and a recording of the webinar.

In 2024, nearly $1 billion dollars will be available through the Department of Justice’s School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP), a grant designed to enhance safety measures in K-12 schools. Join the Cisco Public Funding Office and the experts from Grants Office as we delve into the purpose of this grant, its objectives, eligibility criteria, and the process to secure funding for your school's security needs.

Additionally, nearly 80% of states have started to funnel funding towards additional opportunities to enhance school safety and climate improvement efforts. Our expert speakers will explore the dynamic state-level grant funding landscape, and share real-world examples and best practices to help you maximize your chances of securing funding for initiatives such as physical security enhancements, mental health programs, emergency preparedness, and more.

Are you looking to secure funding for your next school safety project? Register now to gain a solid understanding of the current grant landscape and access the invaluable grant-seeking support services offered by the Cisco Public Funding Office.

Since 1994, the Department of Justice has invested over $14 billion in community policing efforts through the Community Oriented Policing Services, or COPS, office. With the threat of violent incidents at our nation’s schools, how can this funding help support school districts and law enforcement agencies better protect our schools?

Through the bipartisan Stop School Violence Act of 2018, the COPS office has successfully funded efforts in helping to keep our country’s schools safe and better prepared for unexpected acts of violence through the School Violence Prevention Program, or SVPP. This very successful, yet highly competitive, grant program will see around $73 million in funding per year until 2028.

Tight budgets don't have to stall your institution's ability to provide a safe environment. Sign up to learn:
- The latest security technologies available to support your campus's safety efforts
- Grant opportunities, including a federal grant opportunity from COPS School Violence Prevention Program, specifically geared towards the security needs of education institutions
- How to effectively justify technology in your next grant proposal

If you are interested in utilizing security technology to enhance your school's security, you don’t want to miss this event! Included with your registration is a FREE workbook guiding you through the application process of the COPS School Violence Prevention Program grant, access to the FREE Genetec Grants Support Program, and access to view and download the presentation slides and a recording of the webinar.

Nearly 20% of all Americans live within areas or on tribal land designated as "rural." With rurality come unique challenges for transportation, public safety, infrastructure, healthcare, education, and training. Services to support such dispersed populations can be costly. Learn how technologies are helping rural communities solve these issues, as well as several grant programs aimed to help in these efforts. Technology is transforming rural communities and tribal organizations with significant improvements to broadband access and improved infrastructure capabilities, increasing rural resiliency, economic development, and quality of life.

Don't let limited funding stand in the way of your next rural or tribal community-supporting project, join Grants Office, and special guests from Ingram Micro, to learn about:
- The latest technologies available to support your mission-drive efforts
- The funding landscape for organizations supporting rural and tribal organizations
- How to effectively justify the inclusion of technology solutions in your next grant proposal

If you're a tribal or public sector organization engaged in transportation, public safety, healthcare, or education supporting tribal and/or rural citizens, you won't want to miss this fast-paced and informative event!

Did you know there are over 26 federal grant-making agencies, awarding over $700 Billion in grant funds each year? With so many grant opportunities available, though, it can be difficult to know where to begin.

You might wonder: which among all these possible funding programs makes the most sense to pursue? Will the grant in question allow you to fund your project's necessary expenses? And, how can you best position your organization to compete for this funding?

For answers to these questions and more, join Genetec and Grants Office, LLC as we discuss how to get your organization "grant ready". We’ll discuss the hallmarks of grant-ready organizations, best practice tips for planning a technology-enabled project proposal, and steps you can take today to prepare for your grant-seeking journey.

If you’re looking to think creatively and act strategically about your organization's grant-seeking habits, you won’t want to miss this event!

Education and workforce development providers must meet the needs of their students and the local labor demands. They must also have technology that can help them achieve these goals. Learn how your education or workforce development organization can innovate with Grants Office, Ingram Micro Cloud, and additional guest speakers. Discover ways to fund these initiatives through grant programs by the Department of Education, state grantmakers, and more.

Sign up to learn about:
- The latest education and workforce development technology to support your innovative efforts
- Examples of grant programs that you can apply for
- How to effectively justify technology in a grant proposal

If you are interested in utilizing technology to facilitate your education and workforce development initiatives, you don’t want to miss this event!

Every day, we hear of another cyber-attack on public sector organizations. Malicious actors are eager to get a hold of data and state and local agencies, k-12 schools, institutes of higher education, and healthcare facilities are all scrambling to protect against the next assault. One of the biggest challenges they face is how to fund these protections. Fortunately, between the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which includes the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), and more, there are many grants available to fund cybersecurity solutions.

Join Grants Office, and special guests from CrowdStrike, to learn about cybersecurity solutions, funding opportunities to purchase those solutions, and how you can best position yourself to receive those monies. If you are concerned about your organization's cybersecurity and want to protect your data, you don't want to miss this Grantscast.

Are you looking for ways to improve safety, sustainability, and emergency preparedness in your school, non-profit, or government building? Join us to learn about how window films can help you achieve these goals as well as how to secure grant funding to make it happen.

In this session, we'll showcase the grant programs available that could support window films in different settings, whether you’re looking to protect your building against forced entry, and ballistic attacks, make your building more energy efficient and reduce energy cost, or prevent glass fragmentation caused by emergency situations, such as earthquakes and natural disasters.

You'll hear from experts from Grants Office and NGS Films and Graphics on how to identify grant opportunities for your specific needs, prepare a competitive grant application, and leverage the benefits of window films to maximize your chances of success.

This webinar is designed for K12 administrators and facilities management, non-profit organizations, such as houses of worship, and local government officials who want to create a safer, more efficient, and resilient environment for their community. Whether you're new to window film or have already considered it as an option, you'll gain valuable insights and resources to support your grant-seeking efforts.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how window films can be a game changer for your organization's safety, sustainability, and emergency preparedness. Register now and secure your spot!

The State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) is a historic $1 billion investment in improving the nation's cybersecurity posture by empowering state, local, and territorial governments to address cybersecurity risks and threats to the information systems they own and operate.

But what exactly is going on with the $185 million and $400 million in funds appropriated for SLCGP in FY22 and FY23, respectively? Which states have already submitted and had their cybersecurity plans approved and which states received an extension for that vital step in accessing funds? What can local government agencies interested in pass-through funds do to access their share? And for those in states waiting until the cybersecurity plan extension deadline in September, what can local governments do now to get grant ready?

Join Grants Office and special guests from Okta to learn about the State & Local Cybersecurity grant program and how you can best position your organization to receive those funds. If you are from a government agency or public school district, college, or university looking to find funds to support your organization's cybersecurity needs, you won’t want to miss this event!

In a world characterized by the explosion of the Internet of Things (IOT), public sector agencies are being asked to make investments in technology that can increase safety, increase efficiency, streamline processes, and improve services for their target customers, whether they be constituents, students, or passengers. The application of IOT is limitless across the public sector. IOT can be used by school systems to monitor and improve the safety of students and employees. State and local governments and transit agencies are also leveraging IOT to develop interconnected transportation systems that serve as the backbone for the creation of smart cities and communities.

For many public agencies that have limited financial resources, making investments in IOT is secondary to maintaining personnel to meet the most basic needs of the citizens and students they serve. However, investing in IOT can serve as a multiplier in efficiency that cannot be achieved by the addition of personnel. And fortunately, there are many grants available to school districts, institutions of higher education, state and local governments, public safety entities, transit agencies, and utility companies to deploy IOT-enabled projects to improve the overall safety, sustainability, and efficiency of their operations.

Join Grants Office and special guests from Samsara to learn about the grant funding landscape for IOT-enabled projects in the public sector. In addition to information on specific funding programs and IOT solutions, participants will receive tips and discover best practices for securing the grant funding they need for their project.