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Congressman Costa to Host Free, Informational Grants Workshop

May 18, 2007

FRESNO,CA - Congressman Jim Costa (D - Fresno) announced todayhe will host a grant workshop to acquaint non-profit organizations and localgovernments with federal and private funding opportunities. Agencies providinginformation include the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the FresnoRegional Foundation and the American Humanics Program at CaliforniaState University,Fresno. Theworkshop will be held on Thursday, August 24, at the Economic OpportunitiesCommission Board Room in downtown Fresnofrom 9:00 a.m. to noon.

"The workshop aims to provide abetter understanding of the federal grants process and show local leaders howto increase their chances of securing funding," Costa said, noting that theworkshop will provide information on grant resources and examples of successfulgrant proposals.

The workshop is free and open tothe public. Those who plan to attend are encouraged to register with FabiolaGonzalez in Congressman Costa's Fresno District Office at (559) 495-1620 or viae-mail at \n fabiola.gonzalez@mail.house.govThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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