Housing Agencies & Authorities
GRANT CENTRAL USA
Housing & Community Development
Grants Conference
Funding communities. Strengthening neighborhoods. Expanding opportunity.
Community Priorities Are Evolving.
Your Funding Strategy Should Too.
Turn housing and neighborhood priorities into a stronger funding strategy. Join housing, community development and nonprofit professionals for two focused days of project readiness, grant strategy and practical guidance.
AUGUST 23–24, 2028
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
Student Union · Ballroom C
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89154
WHY THE HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS CONFERENCE
Community Priorities Need a Stronger Funding Strategy.
Housing and community development organizations face rising project costs, changing neighborhood needs and competition for resources. Turning those priorities into competitive funding requests requires clear projects, credible evidence and a practical understanding of grant opportunities.
The Housing & Community Development Grants Conference brings together housing professionals, local government teams, nonprofits and community partners. Explore how to evaluate funding fit, document community need and build proposals that strengthen neighborhoods and advance well-prepared projects.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
For Professionals Turning Community Priorities Into Fundable Projects.
Designed for housing and community development leaders, grant writers, project managers, development staff and partners responsible for securing resources and advancing neighborhood initiatives.
Whether you prepare proposals, oversee programs, develop budgets or coordinate partnerships, HCDGC helps you strengthen project readiness and connect with colleagues working to improve communities.
Local Government & Community Development
Nonprofits & Community-Based Organizations
Neighborhood Revitalization & Planning
Development Leaders & Community Partners
Grant, Finance & Program Teams
WHAT YOU’LL EXPLORE
Practical Grant Strategies for Housing and Community Development.
Examine how to move from a community need to a focused, fundable project.
✓ Housing & Community Funding Priorities
Assess opportunities related to housing, neighborhood revitalization, community facilities and local quality of life.
✓ Grant Opportunity Alignment
Evaluate eligibility, allowable costs, match requirements, partnerships and application readiness.
✓ Project Readiness & Outcomes
Define community need, project scope, budgets, implementation milestones and measurable outcomes behind a persuasive request.
THE HCDGC EXPERIENCE
Four Key Elements. One Focused Conference.
Funding insight, practical learning, project strategy and professional connections—focused on organizations and partnerships that strengthen housing and communities.
FUNDING INTELLIGENCE
Understand housing and community development funding priorities and evaluate opportunities against local needs.
PRACTICAL LEARNING
Explore grant-development approaches relevant to housing agencies, local governments and community organizations.
PRACTICAL STRATEGY
Translate funding opportunities into better-prepared projects, partnerships and proposals.
PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS
Connect with housing leaders, community partners, grant writers and project professionals.
REGISTRATION
Join Us for the 2028 Housing & Community Development Grants Conference
Two focused days of housing and community development funding insight, practical grant strategy and professional connection.
AUGUST 23–24, 2028
Wednesday–Thursday · In Person
UNLV Student Union · Ballroom C
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89154
$1,997
Save $1,000 off standard registration.
Now through February 23, 2028
✓ Full two-day conference access
✓ Educational sessions
✓ Conference materials
✓ Professional networking opportunities
$2,497
Save $500 off standard registration.
Through May 23, 2028
✓ Full two-day conference access
✓ Educational sessions
✓ Conference materials
✓ Professional networking opportunities
$2,997
Full registration for HCDGC 2028.
Standard conference rate
✓ Full two-day conference access
✓ Educational sessions
✓ Conference materials
✓ Professional networking opportunities
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about HCDGC 2028, registration and attendance.
When and where is the Housing & Community Development Grants Conference?
Join us Wednesday–Thursday, August 23–24, 2028, at UNLV Student Union, Ballroom C, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154. This is a two-day, in-person conference.
What are the registration rates?
Advance Registration — $1,997: Save $1,000 through February 23, 2028.
Early Registration — $2,497: Save $500 through May 23, 2028.
Standard Registration — $2,997.
Discounts apply through the corresponding registration links and do not stack. Deadlines are end-of-day Central Time. Both discount tiers are currently available; advance registration provides the greatest savings while valid.
Who should attend?
Housing agencies and authorities, local government and community development departments, nonprofits, neighborhood revitalization and planning teams, community partners, and grant, finance and program professionals responsible for securing resources and advancing community initiatives.
Is this the first Housing & Community Development Grants Conference?
Yes. The 2028 event is Grant Central USA’s first Housing & Community Development Grants Conference. It focuses on funding priorities, project readiness and partnerships in this sector.
Do I need to be an experienced grant writer?
No. HCDGC is designed for a range of experience levels. It is relevant to those who write proposals and those who lead programs, develop budgets, plan projects or oversee organizational funding strategy.
Can my organization register multiple people?
Yes. Organizations and partners may register multiple participants. Follow the group-registration instructions on your confirmation page to provide participant details. Groups of three or more are recognized as an Institutional Delegation and receive coordinated registration support.
What is included with registration?
Registration includes access to the full two-day conference, educational sessions, conference materials and opportunities to connect with housing, community development and grant professionals.
Does registration include travel or hotel accommodations?
No. Airfare, ground transportation, hotel accommodations and other travel expenses are separate. Attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.
What happens after I register?
After checkout, you will be directed to the Housing & Community Development Grants Conference registration confirmation page, with access to your conference portal and next steps. Group registrants can follow the participant roster link to provide attendee details. Additional attendance, scheduling and materials information will follow as the event approaches.
READY TO JOIN US IN LAS VEGAS?
Be Part of the First Housing & Community Development Grants Conference
Strengthen your approach to funding community priorities, develop clearer projects and connect with professionals working across housing, neighborhood revitalization and community development.
AUGUST 23–24, 2028
UNLV STUDENT UNION · BALLROOM C
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Advance Registration — $1,997
Register by February 23, 2028 and save $1,000 off the $2,997 standard rate.