MARCH 7

Cooperative Extension Building

Orange, VA

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APRIL 11

Martinsville, VA

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MAY 18

L. Douglas Wilder Building, Virginia State University

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ALL WORKSHOPS ARE HELD 9:00am - 12:00pm

This introductory workshop will help you become familiar with how to find, prepare and write a grant proposal to help provide financial resources for your project. Topics include:

• Review of USDA and Southern SARE Grant Programs

• Where to Find Grant Announcements

• How to Read and Understand the Call for Proposal (CFP) Guidelines

• Match Your Project with Potential Grant Sources

• Develop Your Project Narrative, Objectives, Outcomes and Budget

• What to Expect Once Your Proposal Has Been Submitted

For more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program Office at (804) 524-5626 or Michael Wooden (mwooden@vsu.edu / (804) 691-3263.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at (804) 524-5626 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.