Southern New Mexico Grant Writing Workshop

You are invited to join the office of U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and Arrowhead Center for a workshop at New Mexico State University dedicated to learning how to write a federal grant application.

This workshop will provide instruction on the process of writing a federal grant application or proposal. Information will be provided by Rita O’Connell, a member of Senator Heinrich’s staff. Rita was a professional grant writer for over a decade, raising and managing millions in federal, state, and private grant funds. She holds a Master’s in Public Advocacy and is an adjunct faculty member at the University of New Mexico-Taos. 

In addition, there will be remarks and a presentation on local resources for economic development provided by the Arrowhead Center.

This workshop will include sessions on the following topics:

• Exploring Federal Opportunities and Getting Started
• Pre-Writing and Planning
• Developing a Project Budget
• Communication and Writing Discipline
• Exploring Local Resources

Limited space is available, so please register. Registration will close when full. We ask that all in-person visitors be fully vaccinated or have proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the workshop.

Location:
New Mexico State University - Guthrie Hall, Room 201
1325 International Mall
Las Cruces, NM 88003

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