This fact-filled, authoritative audio conference is for grant-seekers who want know how to get their share of billions of dollars in federal funding for new higher education and training programs initiated by the Obama administration.

This audio conference will help higher education institutions and their partners -- including social service nonprofits, workforce and housing agencies, school districts and states -- get ahead of the curve as these new funding initiatives gain momentum.

With the nation’s economy continuing to struggle, the administration's focus is on job creation, advancements in higher education and workforce development. Newly created FY 2011 funding opportunities addressing these core areas are emerging as Congress moves to finalize the 2011 budget. Indeed, scores of private funders are closely tracking the federal effort with their own newly revamped gift-giving plans. This audio conference is designed to bring you up to speed on the most important of these new initiatives.

You'll receive invaluable guidance on all aspects of the grant-seeking process, including how to gain  lead time by learning about funding opportunities before they are made public, as well as how to evaluate potential opportunities.

You'll get loads of excellent advice from our expert speakers on how to effectively pursue and win both private and federal grants. . . build and maintain key contacts in the federal and private grant-making sectors . . . develop partnering relationships with like-minded organizations . . . construct meaningful collaborations . . . and develop grant-seeking strategies that will help you build the ongoing funding streams your organization needs.

You'll also learn to:

* Develop a comprehensive list of federal and private funding opportunities. (Tip: There are thousands of federal and private opportunities. You just need to know where to look.)

* Understand partnership and collaboration priorities and other funding priorities.

* Take advantage of partnership and collaboration funding opportunities that are providing billions of dollars to efforts like yours.

* Know how to get the most from new higher education initiatives at federal, state and local levels.

* Ensure you know how best to follow the FY 2011 funding trail.

* Demystify agency grant guidance.

* Ensure additional lead time to develop winning grant applications -- and much, much more!