Do you have questions about Southern Grants Forum? We have answers to the most frequently asked questions on this page. Do you have another question or need more information about the conference? Just use the contact form at the bottom of the page to let us know.

When will Southern Grants Forum be held in 2025?

Southern Grants Forum will be held July 14-17, 2025. Educational sessions will be held starting at 8:00 a.m. on July 15, and the conference will conclude on July 17 at 11:30 a.m. However, attendees should plan to arrive on Monday, July 14, 2025, for conference check-in from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Where will Southern Grants Forum be held in 2025?

Southern Grants Forum 2025 will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the InterContinental New Orleans.  Please plan to arrive one day early on July 14, 2025, for onsite conference check-in. The conference program will start at 8:00 a.m. on July 15, and the conference will conclude at 11:30 a.m. on July 17.

Will Southern Grants Forum 2025 have a virtual option?

Southern Grants Forum 2025 will be an in-person conference. There are no plans for a virtual option.

When should I arrive for the conference?

Please plan to arrive on July 14, 2025.  The on-site conference check-in will be the afternoon of July 14, 2025, starting at 1:00 pm.  The conference sessions will start promptly on the morning of July 15, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.  Arriving and completing the conference check-in on July 17 will ensure that you do not miss any of the conference.

What is your cancellation and refund policy?

All cancellations must be in writing, but email is acceptable.  Our general policy is that cancellations will be accepted until the cancellation deadline.  The cancellation deadline is Friday, June 13, 2025, at 5:00 pm EST. If you request a cancellation before the cancellation deadline, a refund will be given. Please note that all cancellations will incur a $100 cancellation fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Unless a notice of cancellation is received by the deadline, refunds will not be given for any registrants who fail to attend.  In the absence of a written cancellation request by the deadline, registrants who do not attend are still obligated to pay the appropriate registration fee in full. Regardless of registration category, though, a different attendee may be substituted at no additional charge at any point until the in-person conference.

Does Southern Grants Forum offer CPE?

Southern Grants Forum will no longer be offering CPE due to a lack of demand. However, all registrants who attend the in-person event will receive a Certificate of Attendance via email upon the conclusion of the conference.

Do I need to print any materials for the conference?

You are not required to print or download any conference materials in advance for the Southern Grants Forum.  However, as part of our efforts to reduce the conference’s environmental impact, Southern Grants Forum will use a conference app to provide access to materials for the in-person event.  Therefore, for materials available on the app, you may want to download copies in advance because pre-printed physical copies will not be available.  Regardless, you should print and bring your admission ticket with you to the in-person event.

Do I need to bring my admission ticket to Southern Grants Forum?

Please print and bring your admission ticket with you to conference check-in on your arrival day and the first day of the Southern Grants Forum.  Your admission ticket (or a link to download your ticket) is included with your paid registration confirmation email.  You will exchange the ticket for your conference credentials.  Bringing your printed ticket will speed up the onsite registration process.

Are any meals provided?

Yes, some meals are provided.  The Southern Grants Forum includes a luncheon on the first day and an early evening reception.  In addition, a breakfast will be provided for attendees each morning before the first session (July 14-17, 2025).  Beverage breaks will also be available during the conference.  However, all other meals are “on your own” and are each attendee’s individual responsibility.

Do I need to make my own hotel reservations?

Yes, you will need to make your own hotel reservations.  Because not all attendees will require hotel accommodations, hotel reservations are not included in the registration fee, and the Southern Grants Forum does not make hotel reservations on behalf of attendees.  All attendees are responsible for making their own hotel and other travel arrangements.

What is the dress code for the Southern Grants Forum?

Most attendees dress business casual, but we leave this to the discretion of each attendee.  We do recommend that attendees either dress in easily removable layers or bring a light sweater or jacket.  Although the hotel makes every attempt to keep room temperatures at comfortable levels, room temperature does tend to be a personal preference, and some attendees may find rooms to be cooler or warmer than what they prefer.

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