

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Grant Ready: Understanding Funding Opportunities and Best Practices for Nonprofits
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for an educational luncheon designed to help nonprofit organizations better understand the grant landscape and strengthen their approach to funding opportunities. This session will explore the types of grants available to nonprofits, where to find them, and best practices for preparing competitive and compliant grant applications.

Our presenter, Laura Loveday, Special Projects and Grant Administrator for Culpeper County, will share practical insights drawn from her experience working with public and nonprofit entities. Topics will include common grant sources, how funders evaluate proposals, tips for organizing your grant strategy, and mistakes to avoid throughout the application and reporting process.

Whether you are new to grant seeking or looking to refine your current approach, this luncheon will provide valuable guidance and actionable takeaways to help position your organization for long-term funding success.

Attendance is FREE, and lunch options are available:
🥪 Bring your own lunch or
🥗 Purchase a delicious Market Lunchbox catered by 2B-Q $14
Tri-Tip Lunch box: Tri-Tip Sandwich on ciabatta roll with provolone cheese, arugula, pickled red onion and our signature horseradish sauce includes chips, water and a cookie

Chicken Lunch Box: Grilled Chicken Sandwich on ciabatta roll with provolone cheese, arugula, pickled red onion and our signature Chimichurri sauce includes chips, water and a cookie

*Lunch Orders Due by Tuesday April 21st*
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/culpeper/grant-ready-understanding-funding-opportunities-and-best-practices-for-nonprofits/200029870870311
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://members.culpeperchamber.com/events/details/grant-ready-understanding-funding-opportunities-and-best-practices-for-nonprofits-66226?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=culpeper-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Culpeper
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 271 Southgate Shopping Ctr, Culpeper, VA 22701-3833, United States
- **lat**: 38.46241
- **long**: -78.00142
- **full address**: 271 Southgate Shopping Ctr, Culpeper, VA 22701-3833, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Culpeper Chamber of Commerce (https://allevents.in/org/culpeper-chamber-of-commerce/2838592)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 271 Southgate Shopping Ctr, Culpeper, VA 22701-3833, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Culpeper Chamber of Commerce
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Grant Ready: Understanding Funding Opportunities and Best Practices for Nonprofits ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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