Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm EST

The FY 2010 omnibus bill will make available hundreds of millions of dollars for a wide range of government-backed programs, including special education, healthcare, disabilities, employment, faith-based projects, anti-substance abuse efforts, low-income housing, assisted living, services for seniors -- literally hundreds of federal programs from virtually every sector of the social services arena.

For beginner and intermediate grant-seekers, sorting through the tangled web of government red tape in an effort to win even a small portion of these funds can be an overwhelmingly daunting task.

Attendees with get a thorough, in-depth update on the federal government’s funding priorities for the upcoming year, as well as professional guidance on the myriad policies and procedures at the various federal agencies responsible for overseeing and administrating these programs.

Our expert presenters will provide actionable information on:

• How to craft a compelling program narrative;
• How to allocate time and resources for the best possible results;
• How to approach program officials with the right questions;
• How to obtain pertinent information from Congressional sources;
• How to take full advantage of the application process …
• And so much more!

Our presenters include Frank Klimko, veteran grants analyst and editor of CD Publications’ Children & Youth Funding Report and Private Grants Alert; and Ray Sweeney, long-time professional grant-writer, federal funding consultant and editor of CD Publications’ Federal & Foundation Assistance Monitor.

If you’re just getting started as a grant-writer or if you’ve been doing it for a while but simply want to improve your skills, this audioconference is perfect for you. You’ll get more than 70 minutes of expert advice and insights on how to succeed in pursuing federal funding for your organization. Plus, you’ll have ample opportunity to ask questions and get the answers you need.

All attendees will also receive a packet of proprietary information prepared especially for this event -- valuable resource material that can be used again and again.