Los Angeles, CA --Rep. Watson hosted a three-hour grant writing series on Monday, August 31, 2009, to provide with information on federal funding resources and grant opportunities available to the public. The seminar was held in the offices of the 33rd Congressional District.

The featured presentation “How to Obtain Foundation Funding Without Losing Your Mind,” was given by Linda Zukowski, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations from the University of Southern California. 

With approximately 8,246 foundations in California and 79,765 in the U.S. that are funding sources for the community, Zukowski helped participants target the best-fitting foundation and underlined the importance of finding the right match.

“The focus of today’s workshop is to learn, identify, and apply for corporate, foundation and federal grant opportunities," said Rep. Watson.     

Representatives from various organizations such as the Pan-African Film Festival, Community Family Care, The Jeffrey Foundation, West Los Angeles College, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, AARP, Duke Media Foundation, Hollywood CPR and Tom Bradley Magnet School attended the series on successful grant writing.

Participants received literature regarding the grant applications. “In this packet you will find critical information about searching for grant opportunities that have arisen as a result of the stimulus package.  I hope that the organizations present today will share the skills acquired today with others in the community.” Rep. Watson said.