2nd Annual Grant Symposium
The LSC Business Center, a project of L. S. Caldwell & Associates, Inc. (LSC), cordially invites you to the 2nd Annual Virtual Grant Symposium!
Offering more than 160 grants and building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the theme for this year’s Grant Symposium is “Your Bridge to Grant Funding”. Our goal is to serve as a critical link between a diverse pool of diverse pool of Small, Socially, Economically and/or Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (S/EDBEs) and the non-profit sector—including Churches, CDCs, and community organizations seeking capital to fuel their growth and a wealth of untapped grant dollars.
Our mission is to facilitate a “win-win” opportunity where small businesses and non-profits work in harmony to drive entrepreneurship, address social needs, and promote a healthier economy.
Event Details
- What: 2nd Annual Virtual Grant Symposium
OVER 160 GRANTS – CONNECT DIRECTLY WITH GRANTORS
- Hosted by: LSC Business Center (A Project of L. S. Caldwell & Associates, Inc.)
- Theme: “Your Bridge to Grant Funding”
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Location: Virtual (Platform utilization training is available upon request)
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
This groundbreaking annual event is designed to connect S/EDBEs directly with vital grant dollars. We will provide access to over 160 grant opportunities, offering businesses unprecedented opportunities to secure crucial capital, tap into diverse resources, and gain financial insights essential for their growth and success. The Grant Symposium allows you to directly connect with Grantors and hear about their opportunities.
Your participation in the Grant Symposium will provide you with the following benefits:
- ACTUAL Access to Capital: Connects YOU with over 160 actual grant opportunities across industries from federal, state, local and private sectors.
- Foster Networking and Collaboration: Connects YOU with professional services and business development strategies that provide specific, invaluable information on:
- Grant/Proposal Writing
- Utilizing AI for Grant and Proposal Writing
- Accessibility Advantage: Securing and Sustaining Federal Grants
- Industry Equity through Innovation: Leveraging Grants to Build a Sustainable Business
- Access to dozens of actual Grantors: Attend your choice of grant workshops where you can actually speak with a Grantor in person.
- Obtain copies of all Grant materials: Applications and informational materials provided by Grantor Presenters will be made available to all registered participants.
- Participation in our FREE Raffle: All participants will be included in the Raffle. Five businesses will be selected throughout the day to receive additional valuable business resources.
About LSC Business Center
The LSC Business Center is a project of L. S. Caldwell & Associates, Inc (LSC). LSC is dedicated to assisting business enterprises and disadvantaged businesses in accessing capital, contracts, and business services. Through its programs and initiatives, the Center promotes business growth and prosperity specifically throughout the greater metropolitan Washington, D.C. area including Maryland and Virginia along with other areas across the United States.
- S. Caldwell & Associates, Inc. has been in business for thirty-five (35) years and boasts a staff of business professionals. LSC has successfully created and operated numerous Business Centers and dozens of business development programs for private corporations, federal, state and local agencies. LSC has been responsible for facilitating billions of dollars in contract opportunities for local, small, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses through its business development services.
In addition, The LSC Business Center operates the Entrepreneurship Incubator Program which offers ancillary services that include:
- Bi-monthly one-on-one, in-person, services with a Business Consultant
- Access to Capital
- Access to Procurement and Contracts
- Strategic Business Development Consulting
- Professional service webinars and government contracting, training and various business curriculum
