RSVP Today for Federal Grants Workshop in Savannah, Oct 26th

Federal Grants Workshop Flyer, Savannah, 2009 Both Georgia Senators are holding a workshop in Savannah Monday October 26th about federal grants. To attend, you must register today, October 22nd. I called Isakson’s office, and the woman who answered the phone said they hold one of these a year. Last year it was in Atlanta, next year she thinks probably Macon. So this year this is the only one.

Hm, I wonder how much of this is stimulus money that these two senators voted against?

Anyway, here’s the text of the press release of 7 October:

Isakson, Chambliss to Host Federal Grants Workshop on October 26 in Savannah

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., today announced their offices will host a statewide federal grants workshop on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009.  The workshop will be held at the Armstrong Center at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Ga., from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. 

The grants workshop is an opportunity for Georgia organizations and governments to speak with representatives from the federal granting agencies about grant opportunities available to them. Over 50 federal departments and agencies have been invited to participate in the event. 

“I am honored to be able to offer this excellent opportunity to local governments and organizations from across Georgia,” said Isakson.  “I encourage anyone interested in meeting with staff members from federal granting agencies to attend this workshop, whether they’re unfamiliar with the grants process or knowledgeable about the practice.”

“It’s important that we do all we can to ensure our local governments and organizations know how to take advantage of the federal grants that are available to them,” said Chambliss.  “Many of our communities rely on the assistance of the federal government to help jumpstart the local economy and gain access to critical resources and services. I’m pleased to offer this workshop to all interested Georgians.”

The event is open to the public. All persons who are interested in attending must make individual reservations by emailing Isakson’s office at rsvp@isakson.senate.gov or by contacting Isakson’s office at (770) 661-0999.  All persons who wish to attend must register by Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at 5 p.m. For more information, please visit http://www.isakson.senate.gov/grants_workshop.html.