The annual Silver State Grant Conference returns to Reno Feb. 13-14, 2025, at the Peppermill Resort Casino, hosted by Washoe County’s Community Reinvestment team.
This conference draws attendees from Nevada, California, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, and other western states in both the public and private sectors to learn the latest about grant writing, grant awards, and grant applications.
Attendees will be able to choose from more than a dozen breakout sessions over the two-day conference, ranging from “The Anatomy of a Grant Application” to “A Crash Course in Purchasing with Grant Funds.” Other sessions include:
- Innovating Federal Funding Access: Nevada’s Grant Matching Program and the Role of Philanthropy
- Assessing Grant Readiness
- Collaborating Across Agencies to Seek Federal Funds for Substance Use Disorders
- The Anatomy of a Grant Application
- Building Long-Term Success in Federal Grant-Funded
- Five Essential Grant Scoring Tips from a Federal Reviewer
- Grant Management: Beyond the Basics
- And more!
The keynote speaker will be announced in January, and more programming is being added to the already robust lineup of speakers and workshops.
Early-bird registration of $200 ends December 31, and the price will then go up to $275, so be sure to register before the end of the year. Registration includes all educational sessions, meals, and a Thursday evening kickoff reception.
Sponsorship packages are still available ranging from a vendor opportunity starting at $300 to a platinum sponsorship at $5,000. This is a unique opportunity to get your business or brand in front of grant professionals and decision-makers from across the western United States. Learn more here.
