The Van Hyfte Grant Lab is launching the inaugural TVHGL Institute Fall 2026 Lunch & Learn Series, a new professional development opportunity designed to make grant education practical, approachable, and immediately useful.

The live online series will feature three one-hour classes this fall:

Thursday, October 22 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. CT
Grant Writing 101: From Opportunity to Application
Learn how to evaluate a grant opportunity, understand what funders are asking for, and build a stronger application from start to finish.

Thursday, November 19 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. CT
Finding Grants That Actually Fit
Learn where to look for funding, how to determine whether an opportunity is truly a fit, and how to stop wasting time on grants your organization isn't likely to qualify for.

Thursday, December 3 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. CT
Grant Writing for Small Businesses
Learn how small business grants work, where to find legitimate opportunities, what funders are looking for, and how to position your business competitively.

The series is designed for nonprofits, small businesses, municipalities, schools, community organizations, board members, staff, and anyone who has ever found themselves saying, “I guess I’m the grant person now.”

Each registration includes live instruction and Q&A, a downloadable workbook and templates, replay access, and a certificate of completion.

Classes are $49 individually or $129 for the full three-class series.

The TVHGL Institute was developed in response to feedback from grant seekers who want accessible, practical training they can immediately put to work in their organizations and businesses.

Registration and additional information are available at www.thevhgrantlab.com/tvhgl-institute-lunch-and-learn.