The grant funding landscape in 2026 is both full of opportunity and harder to navigate than ever. Private foundations are giving more than they're required to; over $109 billion in active federal, state, and private grant funding is available right now, and funders are clearly prioritizing education, human services, and public benefit programs. But competition is intensifying, federal funding remains unpredictable, and most grant teams are stretched too thin to keep up with the volume manually.

This session breaks down what the 2025 philanthropy data actually tells us, where the funding is concentrated and why, and what your organization can do right now to build a more strategic, resilient grant program. We'll also explore how artificial intelligence is changing the way nonprofits find, evaluate, and apply for grants, giving teams the capacity to focus on what wins funding: strategy, relationships, and stronger applications.

Presenters: Adam Roth, Vice President, Partnerships & Government Relations at Euna Solutions & Ryan Alcorn, Principal, AI Strategy