Free workshops offered at Regala
Published 8:43 am Saturday, March 28, 2015
RESERVE — The St. John Parish Economic Development Department is partnering with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to offer a free capacity building and grant writing workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 29 and April 30 at Regala Park Gymnasium.
Personal instructors from HUD will give attendees important information needed to prepare a successful grant application, be more competitive for funding, secure a 501c3 and the organization structure necessary to secure public funds.
Workbooks and certificates of completion will also be provided.
Other topics include HUD programs available to nonprofits, performance measurements, organizational development and legal do’s and don’ts.
Registration is required and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Space is limited to 100 organizations and also to two individuals per organization/agency.
Register online or by contacting Tia Evans-Allen at 504-671-3749 or through email at Tia.E.Evans-Allen@hud.gov.
The deadline to register is April 20. Free parking is available on site at Regala Gym, 200 Regala Park Road in Reserve.