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Grant writing conference Oct. 18 in Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC), the Katahdin Higher Education Center, and the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) are partnering to bring a grant writing conference to Dover-Foxcroft. The event comes four months after EMDC and the Katahdin Higher Education Center hosted a similar event in East Millinocket. The Grant Writing Conference will be held at The Commons at Central Hall, 152 East Main Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18.

Several agencies and foundations have recently changed their grant writing guidelines, changes will be discussed by representatives from some of those organizations. Speakers include representatives from: EMDC, Katahdin Higher Education Center, U.S. Economic Development Administration, United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, EPA New England, and Connect ME.

“This is a great opportunity to learn the basics or dramatically enhance your grant writing skills to get results,” said EMDC President & CEO Lee Umphrey.

“Attendees will learn tips for everything from start to finish for successful grant submission, right here in Piscataquis County,” said Deb Rountree, associate academic dean of Eastern Maine Community College.

“We (PCEDC) often receive inquiries on how to successfully craft a grant application and secure funding. Identifying a grant opportunity is only one part of the equation; understanding how grant opportunities fit within a business plan, crafting a winning proposal, and administering the grant after funding are the other components,” said PCEDC Executive Director Christopher Winstead. “PCEDC is pleased to co-sponsor the Grant Writing Conference with Eastern Maine Community College and EMDC.”

For more information and to register for the conference, visit www.emdc.org/grants. Registration will be open until the day of the event. Seats are limited, organizers recommend registering as soon as possible.

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