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Congressman Costa to Host Free, Informational Grants Workshop

May 18, 2007

BAKERSFIELD, CA- Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced today he will host a grantworkshop to acquaint non-profit organizations and local governments withfederal and private funding opportunities. Agencies providing informationinclude the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Kern CountyCommunity Foundation and the Office of Grants, Research and Sponsored Programsat California StateUniversity, Bakersfield. The workshop will be heldon Tuesday, August 22, at the Kern County PublicService Buildingin downtown Bakersfieldfrom 9:30a.m. to 12:30p.m.

"The workshop aims toprovide a better understanding of the federal grants process and show localleaders how to increase their chances of securing funding," Costa said,noting that the workshop will provide information on grant resources andexamples of successful grant proposals.

The workshop is free and open tothe public. Those who plan to attend are encouraged to register with NicoleVillaruz in Congressman Costa's Bakersfield District Office at (661) 869-1620or via e-mail at \n This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. " href="mailto: \n This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "> \n nicole.villaruz@mail.house.govThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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