Indigenous Financial Capacity : Proposal & Grant Writing - Calgary, AB

Registration is now open for our Indigenous Financial Capacity: Proposal & Grant Writing held at the Courtyard by Marriott Calgary Airport in Calgary, Alberta. This conference is one of many finance-focused conferences tailored to different roles within your organization to build overall financial capacity.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your financial capabilities and connect with a supportive network of peers.

Proposal & Grant Writing

Date: July 7th & 8th, 2026

Following the success of the "Roadmap to Budgeting and Reporting" conference, the "Proposal and Grant Writing” conference will provide participants with the skills and strategies needed to secure funding for their communities and organizations.

This focused event will guide attendees through the entire process of crafting compelling proposals and grant applications tailored specifically to the needs and priorities of Indigenous organizations. By attending, participants will gain practical insights and tools to confidently navigate the competitive world of grants and funding, ensuring their projects receive the support they deserve.

Morris Interactive has worked with over 230 First Nation & Métis communities and organizations. We’ve used the knowledge and experience acquired over the past 20 years to design this conference in a way that builds capacity for Managers, Directors, Leaders, Administrators, and HR Representatives with best-practices, tools, and templates that are crucial for communities and organization.

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Location:

Courtyard by Marriott Calgary Airport

2500 48 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T3J 4V8

Hotel Booking‍

N.B. Don’t miss out on this event! Book your stay by using This Hotel Booking Link to access the discounted group rate.

Agenda

Day 1: July 7, 2026

• 8:00 - 9:00 A.M.  Registration and Networking Breakfast

• 9:00 - 9:15 a.m. Opening Prayer and Kick-off  

• 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. Setting the Stage: Participant Learning Needs  

• 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Assessing Community Needs  

• 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Break  

• 10:45 - 10:50 a.m. Energizer Activity  

• 10:50 - 11:15 a.m. Research and Networking  

• 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Governance and Administration Alignment  

• 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Lunch  

• 12:45 - 1:00 p.m. Energizer Activity  

• 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Anatomy and Structure of a Proposal  

• 1:45 - 2:15 p.m. The Secret Code - Panel Discussion  

• 2:15 - 2:30 p.m. Break  

• 2:30 - 3:50 p.m. The Secret Code - Panel Discussion (continued)  

• 3:50 - 4:00 p.m. Brief Introduction to Day 2  

• 4:00 - 4:15 p.m. Closing Remarks  

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Day 2: July 8, 2026

• 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast  

• 9:00 - 9:10 a.m. Day 2 Kick-off  

• 9:10 - 9:55 a.m. Life Cycle of a Work Plan  

• 9:55 - 10:45 a.m. Life Cycle of a Budget  

• 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. Break  

• 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Requirements for Reporting  

• 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch  

• 1:00 - 1:15 p.m. Energizer Activity  

• 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. Real Life Examples  

• 2:45 - 3:00 p.m. Break  

• 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Roundtable  

• 3:45 - 4:15 p.m. Question Period and Participant Feedback  

• 4:15 - 4:30 p.m. Home Fire Prayer

Frequently asked questions

Where will the conference be taking place?

At the Courtyard by Marriott Calgary Airport in Calgary, Alberta.

Will breakfast be served?

Yes

Will lunch be served?

Yes

Do we need to book our own hotel rooms?

Yes – we recommend booking right at the Courtyard by Marriott Calgary Airport in Calgary, Alberta and mention you're attending the conference for an exclusive rate!

Do we have to pay for parking?

No, parking is free at the Courtyard by Marriott Calgary Airport in Calgary, Alberta.

What do I need to bring?

Yourself! All materials will be provided.

Can someone else attend on my behalf?

Yes, but we will require 2 weeks notice for this. Please email tanner@morrisinteractive.ca to inquire.

Can I attend one day and have someone else attend the second?

Sorry, your seat and materials are for one participant only.

If I don’t attend, will I get a refund?

To offer a more streamlined experience for all participants, we do not offer refunds.

Can I bring a friend or colleague with me?

Of course! As long as they have been registered at least 2 weeks prior and paid for their seat. (Unless the conference is at capacity).

Can I pay for my seat after attending the conference?

Sorry, your seat is only confirmed once payment has been received.

Can I pay by cheque or invoice?

To offer a more streamlined experience, as of April 1, 2025, we are only accepting credit card payments for our conferences. If approval is needed by your supervisor,  we can send an approval package, which includes an estimate and a copy of the agenda for approval by your organization.