For Immediate Release: January 7, 2008
Contact: Jeff Morgan
Public Relations
515.281.3858
Jeff.Morgan@iowa.gov
Arts grant writing workshop Jan. 17-18 in Cresco
January 16, 2008 - Because of the weather, we are cancelling the workshop in Cresco.
The workshop will be rescheduled for another date in April.
Email or call Sarah Ekstrand with questions:
Sarah.Ekstrand@iowa.gov / 515.281.4657.
Second workshop slated for Feb. 4 in Ames
(DES MOINES, Iowa)— The free workshop, which begins at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 17, will be more in-depth than IAC’s normal half-day grant writing workshops. Workshop participants should have concrete ideas for projects in need of grant money and IAC staff will provide basic information about the grants process and tips on successful grant writing. Participants will spend time writing, reading and giving feedback to each other, and should leave the workshop with at least a draft for an IAC grant.
Participants should bring a 50-word project description; an outline, bullet points or draft of narrative responses for either an IAC mini or major grant; budget ideas; writing tools; and paper or a laptop. Participants should be aware that wireless Internet access may not be available.
Register and find more information, including workshop agenda, by visiting the Grant Writing Workshop Web page. Grant guidelines, criteria and forms can be reviewed at www.iowaartscouncil.org/funding/overview.shtml.
The IAC will also hold a grant writing workshop 9 a.m.-Noon, Feb. 4, 2008 at the Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Avenue in Ames.
The Iowa Arts Council is a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and works to enrich the quality of life and learning in Iowa communities by encouraging excellence in the arts through leadership, grants and technical assistance. Funding for the Iowa Arts Council and its programs is provided by the State of Iowa and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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