Applying for Federal Funding 101

NCTCOG Event

Description: 
With the influx of federal funding flowing out to communities over the next several years through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), some communities, particularly smaller communities, may feel overwhelmed navigating the channels of federal grant funding opportunities. The purpose of this training is to help familiarize attendees with the process and information that may be required when applying for federal funding. Attendees will learn the different steps and basics when applying for federal funding opportunities, what reviewers may be looking for, common watch outs for applicants, tips when you don’t have dedicated grant staff, and more. 
 
Webinar Learning Objectives:
•    SAM Registration & Obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
•    Navigating Grants.gov & Searching For Grants
•    Understanding Opportunity Statuses
•    What to Look For In a Funding Opportunity
•    Application Submittal & Tracking an Application Submission
•    Tips and Common Watch Outs for Applicants
•    What Reviewers Look For

Speakers:  
Crysta Guzman - North Central Texas Council of Governments 
Eddy Trevino - State Energy Conservation Office 
DJ Hale - North Central Texas Council of Governments 
Emily Beckham - North Central Texas Council of Governments 
Savana Nance - North Central Texas Council of Governments 
Amy Hodges - North Central Texas Council of Governments 

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