Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) announced today that he is hosting a Grants Symposium on March 3, 2008, for community organizations to learn about federal dollars available exclusively for them, and how to obtain these dollars for the benefit of those they serve. During 2006, more than $2.2 billion in federal grants were awarded through the office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, and Congressman Reichert is providing this opportunity for Washington State organizations to learn how to apply and obtain this often-overlooked source of federal funding.

WHO:
 Congressman Dave Reichert, Washington’s Eighth Congressional District
Mr. Steven McFarland, Director, Task Force for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Department of Justice Office of the Deputy Attorney General
All interested community organizations and faith-based groups
Representatives from the following organizations:
   Department of Labor Small Business Administration
  Department of Education Economic Development Agency
  Federal Emergency Management Agency Department of Health and Human Services
  Washington State Veterans Administration Environmental Projection Agency
  Department of Housing and Urban Development Department of Agriculture Rural Development Agency
 
  

WHAT: A unique opportunity for faith-based charities, grassroots non-profits, and community organizations to learn how to obtain federal grants, to understand partnerships, to learn about promising practices and examples of what works, and hear an explanation of legal restrictions.
                                                                    
WHEN: Monday, March 3, 9 a.m. – noon 
9:00 a.m. Registration & Networking
10:00 a.m. Program Begins

WHERE: Seattle Revival Center
12636 SE 89th Place
Newcastle, Washington

DIRECTIONS: From I-405 North or South, take Exit #7
Travel East 2 miles, the Seattle Revival Center will be on your left.

Questions about the event? Contact Tom Young or Gwen Fraser in Congressman Reichert’s District Office at (206) 275-3438 or (877) 920-9208.

Media inquiries should be directed to Abigail Shilling in Congressman Reichert’s Washington, D.C. office at (202) 225-7761.

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