Sierra Commons to host grant-writing seminar on Thursday

Shawn Garvey is the owner of The Grant Farm in Nevada City

The seminar will be an informative, fast-paced two-hour session led by professional grant writers that will present tools and strategies for grant-writing success and help those in attendance determine whether state and federal grants are an appropriate strategy for their company or agency.

If your company, agency or organization is seeking funding partnerships with state and federal agencies, then be sure to attend the grant seminar at Sierra Commons on Thursday, April 22, from 6 to 8 p.m.  The event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $15 to Sierra Commons.

The seminar will be an informative, fast-paced two-hour session led by professional grant writers that will present tools and strategies for grant-writing success and help those in attendance determine whether state and federal grants are an appropriate strategy for their company or agency. 

Featuring Shawn Garvey (Grant Farm founder and CEO of ThinkTank) and grant writers Janet Cohen, and Mark Filimonov, the grant seminar will address: 1) how to identify potential funding opportunities; 2) how to build relationships with key funding partners and interest groups; and 3) how to prepare and submit successful grant proposals. 

The Grant Farm specializes in connecting public funding opportunities with small businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and government agencies seeking investment in their solar, wind, biofuel, and other renewable energy and transportation projects.  For more information, visit thegrantfarm.com.

Sierra Commons is a Nevada City business incubator and co-working environment that provides support and infrastructure for local emerging businesses and entrepreneurs.  For more information, visit sierracommons.org.