Watch a Grantscast®

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.

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.

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.

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.