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Dogwood Webinar Series
Next Session:
Government and Foundation Grant Funding in 2026: What Nonprofits Should Know
February 25, 2026 at 12 p.m.
Our Next-Level Funding webinar series provides expert insights on seeking and securing grant funding beyond Dogwood.
The next session, “Government and Foundation Grant Funding in 2026: What Nonprofits Should Know,” will be held on February 25, 2026 at noon.
Purpose: In 2025, we saw significant changes to the federal funding landscape due to new regulations and policies implemented by the current administration. This session aims to provide an overview of these changes and their impact on federal, state, and foundation grant funding. This session will also provide information on how nonprofits can develop and implement successful federal and state grants in 2026 that align with the current administration’s requirements.
Louise Mathias, Senior Partner at Innovative Funding Partners (IFP) and Carrie Davis, IFP’s Director of Client Services, will provide an overview of the key policies and changes made by the current administration and how the federal funding landscape has been impacted, discuss the trickle-down effects on state and foundation grant funding, and share best practices for successful grant proposals – both pre and post award. Ample time for Q&A will be provided.
Goal: Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the policies, requirements and changes implemented by the current administration and what has changed across federal agencies and grant programs. Additionally, attendees will learn how the changes to federal funding have also impacted state and foundation grant funding. Finally, the presenters will share best practices to support the attendees’ efforts in successfully developing and managing federal grants under the current administration’s policies and requirements.
Innovative Funding Partners (IFP) is a nationally recognized grants consulting firm highly regarded for an impressive overall grant success rate of 75%. Well known for their expertise in federal and other government grant writing, this success is based not only on technical expertise but also on a foundational relationship-building approach. IFP’s team of over 20 highly experienced consultants is passionate about helping organizations meet the unique needs of their local communities and better serve their constituents by seeking and securing grant funding.
Carrie Davis is an experienced grant writer and project manager with a consistent track record of success working with organizations across diverse sectors and geographies. She provides project oversight, facilitation, and coordination at all levels of grant development. Carrie has successful experience with foundation, corporate and government grants including DOL, HRSA, SAMHSA, CDC, DOE, USDA and more.
Susannah Williams is a grant writer with a proven track record of securing federal and foundation grants across multiple sectors, including health care, workforce development, and education. She has extensive experience in supporting clients’ project design and development to meet complex grant requirements. Susannah has written multiple successful proposals for CDC, HRSA, DOJ, and DOL, among others.
