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August Workshop Focuses on Applying for a Grant

CSM will hold the sixth annual grant training seminar, "Are You Ready to Apply for a Grant?" at the La Plata Campus on August 26, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Merril Oliver, Deputy Director of Maryland Governor's Grants office, will lead an interactive seminar on grants preparedness. Topics will include organizational capacity, leveraging partnerships, resources, grant opportunities, and grant solicitation.

The seminar is sponsored by Charles County Public Library, Maryland Governor's Grants Office, Charles County Public Schools, Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, CSM and Charles County Government. The seminar is free, but space is limited, and participants should pre-register no later than August 19 by contacting Becky Cockerham at 301-934-7648 or by e-mailing Becky at beckyc@csmd.edu.

 

 

 

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