July 13, 2005

Rep. Pitts announces upcoming grant-writing workshops

Washington —Upcoming grant writing workshops will equip constituents and local organizations with the tools they need to secure federal grants, Congressman Joe Pitts (R, PA-16) said today.  The workshops are sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.

“These workshops are helpful in learning which programs exist and how to fill out the paperwork federal agencies expect from grant applicants.  I urge any constituent who writes grants for local governments or organizations as well as any community group looking to secure federal support of its programs to attend one of these workshops,” said Congressman Pitts.

The workshops will be held in two locations:

Workshop topics include:

• Grant proposal writing techniques;

• Coalition and capacity building;

• Accessing government and private sector funds;

• Ten Commandments of grant writing; and,

• Organizational development.

Those interested in learning more about the workshop should contact Congressman Pitts’ Kennett Square office at 610-444-4581 or HUD’s Philadelphia regional office at 215 656-0500. 

Media inquiries should be directed to Derek Karchner , Communications Director for Congressman Pitts, at 202 225-2411.

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