The University of New Mexico

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Media Contact: Steve Carr, (505) 277-1821;
e-mail: scarr@unm.edu

January 9, 2006

University of New Mexico to Host Grant Writing Workshops
Some openings still available for popular workshops

The University of New Mexico is sponsoring two grant writing workshops Jan. 29 - Feb 2, 2007 and Feb. 5-9, 2007 at UNM’s Continuing Education Conference Center. The Grantsmanship Center, Inc. (TGCI), the world’s oldest and largest training organization for the nonprofit sector, will conduct the five-day workshops.

New grants make it possible for cash-strapped agencies to bring important services into the community and get innovative ideas off the ground. Yet applying for and receiving grants is a very competitive process.

“Designed for both novice and experienced grant seekers, the workshops will cover all aspects of searching for grants, writing grant proposals, strategies for securing government and foundation grants, corporate contributions and negotiating with funding sources,” said Betsy Till, UNM Development grants specialist.

Registration for each session is limited to 30 participants. The program fee is $825 and includes workshop tuition and one year of TGCI membership benefits and services. Partial scholarships may be available for organizations with annual operating budgets under $300,000.

To register for the workshops or to apply for a scholarship, contact The Grantsmanship Center at (800) 421-9512. For local information contact Betsy Till at 277-1589.

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