Come and separate myth from fact when it comes to grants for small businesses and nonprofits.

​Alex McCandless will share practical, beginner-friendly tips on how to find and evaluate grant opportunities. Whether you’re part of a business, nonprofit, or entrepreneurial venture, this session will equip you with useful tools to navigate today’s funding landscape.

​We will cover:
- The basics of grant funding: types of grants, eligibility
- How to find potential grant opportunities
- How to evaluate your organization’s eligibility and a grant’s fit
- Current issues in grants (federal government priority shifts, funding cuts, and AI)

​Alex McCandless is a strategic consultant and Licensed Professional Counselor who helps mission-driven organizations grow. Through TEAL Consulting, he supports nonprofits, schools, and faith-based groups with services in strategic planning, grant funding, program design, and evaluation.