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2026 Wyoming Funding Summit!
2026 Wyoming Funding Summit!
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Dates: Monday, June 22 – Thursday, June 25, 2026
Location: CAM-PLEX Event Center, 1635 Reata Drive, Gillette, WY 82718
Navigate to the Energy Hall
Cost: FREE, This is a no cost event.
Schedule: This year, we are hosting a variety of interactive panels and educational seminars:
Days 1-2: Beginner-Friendly and Advanced Grant Management and Writing Seminars: During the sessions on Days 1 and 2, participants will learn the fundamentals of grant management and writing, including how to identify funding opportunities, turn ideas into fundable projects, and navigate the intricacies of compliance requirements, financial management, and grant administration.
Days 3-4: Interactive Panels and Fireside Chats: The final two days will offer a unique opportunity to engage directly with representatives from Federal and Wyoming State agencies. Through interactive panels and fireside chats, attendees will gain insights into grant programs and have the opportunity to ask questions, network with grant administrators, and learn best practices from grant recipients and administrators.
Days 3 & 4:
Webinar Links
Day 3 - Wednesday, June 24th
To watch: Please click the title of the Session. This will open a window in Youtube
9:15 - 10:45am
Water and Sewer: Building Beneath Us: Investing in Water and Sewer Systems
Energy and Sustainability: Sustaining Wyoming's Energy Sector
11:00am - 12:00pm
Transportation: Transportation Infrastructure as an Engine for Economic Growth
Agriculture: Sustaining Wyoming's Agricultural Economic Engine
Artificial Intelligence: AI Without the Hype: What Rural Leaders Actually Need to Know
1:00-2:30pm
Housing: Opportunity Zones 2.0: Powering Local Economic Development
Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery: Protecting Communities Before & After Disasters
Day 4 - Thursday, June 25th
To watch: Please click the title of the Session. This will open a window in Youtube
9:15-10:45am
State/Local/Tribal Government Organization: Budget Sustainability and Strategic Planning in Wyoming
For-Profit/Small Business: Part I: Wyoming Roundup of Current Small Business Funding Opportunities
11:00am - 12:00pm
State/Local/Tribal Government Organization: Wyoming's Community Housing Needs
Non-Profit Organizations: Engaging Wyoming's Philanthropic Culture
Days 1 & 2:
Grant Training Agenda
Days 3 & 4:
Breakout Sessions
Agenda
Sponsorships
2026 Funding Summit Materials
Day 1 - Core Grant Administration Topics
Day 1 - Core Grant Administration Topics
1.1: Funding That Fits - Locating Opportunities Aligned to Your Projects
1.2: Reading Between the Lines - How to Decode a Notice of Funding Opportunity
1.3: From Award to Closeout - Managing Grants Across the Lifecycle
1.4: The Art and Science of Grant Writing - Strong Narratives and Sound Budgets
1.5: Grant-Ready by Design - Turning Community Needs into Fundable Projects
Grant Research - Buzzwords and Opportunity Scans (Adobe PDF)
Grant Research - Buzzwords and Opportunity Scans (Microsoft Word)
Day 2 - Specialized Grant Topics
Day 2 - Specialized Grant Topics
2.2: Are Grants Right for Me? - Assessing Grant Readiness and Fit
2.3: Did it Work? - Using Evaluation to Understand Impact and Outcomes
2.5: Align, Don't Redesign - Developing a Flexible Master Grant Template
2.6: Turning a Team of One into a Team of Many with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2.9: Compliance- Ready Partnerships - Subrecipient and Contractor Management
Days 3 and 4 - Breakout Session Resources
Days 3 and 4 - Breakout Session Resources
2026 Funding Summit Resource Guide
Day 3
Water Session
Energy Session
Artificial Intelligence Session
Transportation
Housing Session
Emergency Management & Disaster Relief Session
Day 4
State, Tribal & Local Governments
Small Business
Previous Presentation Slides and Recordings
2025 Funding Summit Presentation Slides and Video Recordings
Day 1
1.1: An Introduction to the GMO & the Federal Grant Landscape
2.1 & 2.2: The Anatomy of a Successful Grant Proposal (Part 1 & Part 2)
2.3: Case Study 1: Best Practices for Applying for Grant Funding
2.4: Case Study 2: Spotlight on the GMO’s Approach to the Grant Application Review Process
Day 2
3.1 & 3.2: Building a Strong Planning Foundation (Part 1 & Part 2)
3.3: Case Study 1: Revitalizing a Rural Community through Strategic Planning
4.3: Case Study 1: Best Practices for Capacity-Constrained Organizations
4.4: Case Study 2: Risk Assessment and Monitoring Strategies for Subrecipients
Day 3
*Due to a major Zoom outage on April 16, this session was partially recorded, and the following sessions were not recorded: "Wyoming's Energy Future" and "Wildfire Preparedness, Response, and Recovery".
Day 4
State, Tribal & Local Governments
Small Businesses
Non-Profits
2024 Funding Summit Presentation Slides and Video Recordings
Breakout Sessions
2023 Funding Summit Video Recordings
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