SGF 2026
nASHVILLE, TN
Southern Grants Forum remains the region’s premier grants training conference. Join us in “Music City” July 13-16, 2026. Save your spot for Southern Grants Forum 2026 by registering today!
Southern Grants Forum 2026: A Honky tonkin’ grant time
Get ready for the Southern Grants Forum 2026, happening July 13-16 in Nashville, Tennessee!
This year, we’re bringing you our most comprehensive conference yet, designed to equip you with the essential knowledge on the latest developments and upcoming changes in grants management. Ensure your compliance and connect with fellow grants professionals. Make plans to attend!
SCHEDULE at a glance
Check out all the exciting educational sessions we have planned.
2026 Conference Check-In
Attendees should plan to arrive on Monday, July 13, 2026, for conference check-in starting at 1:00 PM.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served!
Welcome
Enjoy a warm welcome to Southern Grants Forum 2026.
Recent Developments in Grants Management
Learn about recent developments affecting the grant-funded community during our opening session.
Morning Break
Enjoy a refreshing coffee break.
Cybersecurity in 2026
Learn to safeguard against the current landscape of cybersecurity threats.
Networking Luncheon (Provided)
Join your fellow attendees for a networking luncheon.
Conversations That Count: The Real Currency of Leadership
Learn the secrets to workplace conversations that actually count.
Afternoon Break
Enjoy a refreshing afternoon break.
Keynote Address – Powered Productivity: Super Tech Tools to Get Stuff Done
Discover new tech tools to get stuff done!
Stump the Nerd Booth with Beth Z
Let Beth Z answer your individual tech questions one-on-one.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served!
Meet Our Sponsors
Take time to meet our sponsors and exhibitors.
Hot Topics at the FASB 2026
Learn about new and proposed accounting pronouncements from FASB.
GASB Hot Topics 2026
Learn about the latest developments from the GASB.
Understanding the False Claims Act
Learn to avoid False Claims Act liability.
Morning Break
Enjoy a refreshing coffee break.
Artificial Intelligence: Using AI Responsibly and Effectively
Explore how to use Artificial Intelligence both effectively and responsibly.
Ask the Expert: People, Culture, and the Human Side of Nonprofit Work
Explore the people-side realities that shape organizational success.
Buy Right: Uniform Guidance Procurement Standards
Learn how to buy goods and services the right way!
Networking Luncheon (Provided)
Join your fellow attendees for a networking luncheon.
Is This Allowable?: Uniform Guidance Cost Principles
Learn what costs can and cannot be charged to your awards.
Recruiting with Purpose: Attracting and Retaining Talent in Nonprofit Organizations
Learn about practical, proven recruiting strategies.
Internal Controls for Grant Funded Entities
Learn how to implement effective internal controls.
Afternoon Break
Enjoy a refreshing afternoon break.
Preparing for Single Audit Success
Learn how to prepare for single audit success from an experienced auditor.
Understanding Compliance: The Davis-Bacon Act, Improper Payments, and Suspension and Debarment
Explore three common but complex compliance areas in more detail.
Subaward Management and Best Practices
Learn how to make and manage subawards under the Uniform Guidance.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served!
Do You Know Grants?
Found out how much you know about grants management.
Grant Writing Accelerator: A Half-Day Intensive (Part 1)
Learn to improve your grant-writing skills and generate more competitive proposals!
Morning Break
Enjoy a refreshing coffee break.
Grant Writing Accelerator: A Half-Day Intensive (Part 2)
Learn to improve your grant-writing skills and generate more competitive proposals!
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