10AM PACIFIC / 1PM EASTERN
When budgets are tight, grant funding can be the difference between delayed initiatives and meaningful progress. But identifying the right opportunities—and submitting competitive, well-aligned applications—requires more than knowing where to look.
This webinar provides a practical overview of how public safety agencies pursue federal, state, and private grant funding to support technology, operations, and violence prevention initiatives. The session focuses on what successful grant applications have in common, including clear planning, realistic outcomes, strong partnerships, and well-supported narratives that align with funding priorities.
Designed for agencies at any stage of the grant process, this practitioner-oriented discussion breaks down the grant lifecycle—from planning and timelines to application strategy—while highlighting how outcomes, supporting evidence, and clear narratives help strengthen proposals and improve award success.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Identify federal, state, and private grant funding opportunities relevant to public safety, technology, and violence prevention initiatives.
- Understand the grant lifecycle, including typical timelines, eligibility requirements, and what reviewers prioritize in competitive applications.
- Apply outcomes and supporting evidence effectively within grant narratives to demonstrate need and align proposals with funding priorities.
- Develop practical strategies for planning and partnerships that position projects for successful submission and long-term funding sustainability.
Expert Speakers
Amanda Wood, Senior Federal Advocacy Director - Becker & Poliakoff Lawyers
Amanda Wood’s primary focus is assisting clients with federal funding needs. Her experience as senior Legislative staff on Capitol Hill provides the skills to represent clients on matters ranging from FEMA policy to smart city solution deployment to beach renourishment and major transportation infrastructure. She represents municipal, corporate and nonprofit clients on matters related to transportation, economic development, natural resources, law enforcement, homeland security and social services.
Jack Pontious, Regional Director of Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, SoundThinking
Jack Pontious brings over 25 years of public safety sales, sales management, channel development and new business development experience to SoundThinking. Today, Pontious heads up the SoundThinking Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regional sales team. Before joining SoundThinking, he served as Director of Government Sales at Xybernaut Corporation, Director of Sales at MFN, Inc. and was a Program Manager at Dell/EMC. Early on in his career, he was a co-founder and Vice President of an Internet Services Provider (ISP), specializing in the sales and integration of e-commerce and e-business applications, website development, hosting and dedicated internet connectivity services.