Webcasts

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) provides funding for a wide range of criminal justice needs and projects. Administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, this grant enables the purchase of critical equipment and technology.

Join Genetec and Grants Office LLC as we discuss all things JAG. We'll explain the difference between the JAG State and JAG Local programs and how money for these programs is allocated from the federal government to states and local jurisdictions, and we'll do an in-depth exploration of the program's requirements, eligible projects, and costs.

It's never too early to begin project planning efforts. Join us to learn more about the JAG program's proposal requirements and to give your team a head start for the 2025 JAG cycle. Hope to see you there!

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.

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!

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!