Grant writing in 2026: What’s changing and how to prepare

Grant writing in 2026 will be shaped by tighter competition and rising expectations for already-lean teams.

In 2025, nonprofits navigated federal funding uncertainty, a surge in emergency grants, continued reliance on project-based funding, and rapid adoption of AI tools. Looking ahead, the organizations that succeed in 2026 will be those that are prepared, adaptable, and able to work strategically at scale.

Join Patrick Schmitt, co-CEO of FreeWill, for this forward-looking webinar, exploring the key grant writing trends shaping 2026, and what they mean for your team’s strategy, workflows, and capacity.

In this webinar, we’ll cover:

• What recent grantseeking data reveals about preparedness, application volume, and funding success
• What ongoing government funding uncertainty means for planning and diversification
• Practical actions to strengthen proposals in a tighter funding environment

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