Supervisor Glover Offers Grant Writing Workshop

In this era of budget cuts, community-based organizations, nonprofits and even government agencies, which form the safety net for the less fortunate in our society, have had to seek funding from nontraditional sources

For the past four years, Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover has been sponsoring workshops covering the finer points of writing grant applications. Because of the new boundaries for District V, which Glover represents, this is the first time the workshop will be offered outside of east Contra Costa.

"I realize that the economy is bad and that a lot of agencies can no longer depend on government to fund their programs," Glover said. "We all need to be creative in finding alternative funding sources."

Foundations, corporations, trusts and other government agencies which award grants have been a source of salvation for many but in this troubled economy, the application process for these grants has become more competitive than ever.

The next workshop will be Feb. 29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at:

Hercules Community Center

2001 Refugio Valley Road

Hercules,  CA

"Normally, this information can cost hundreds of dollars," Glover said. "But this workshop is offered at no cost."

Helping underwrite the event is Conoco-Phillips, which operates an oil refinery in Rodeo.

Because of limited space, pre-registration is required at: www.cccounty.us/supervisorglover

For more information, call: 510-262-8800 or 925-427-8138.