DeKalb GA News

GA U.S. House District 4 issued the following announcement on Apr. 11. 

Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting a series of three workshops – April 19-21 – to educate and assist constituents, nonprofits, and local government agencies on how to navigate the world of federal grant funding.

TOPIC: How To Start A Nonprofit Organization

WHEN: Tuesday, April 19 from 10-11:30 AM

REGISTER: https://ushr.zoomgov.com/j/1610092718  

PROGRAM:

• Overview of Workshop from Rep. Johnson; 
• Webinar Presentation -- Jack Beckford, The Georgia Center for Nonprofits; 
• Q&A; 

Participants will learn: How to obtain tax-exemption status; how to become incorporated; the importance of bylaws/board governance.

   

TOPIC: Introduction to Government Funding: The Grants Process

WHEN: Wednesday, April 20 from 10-11:30 AM

REGISTER: https://ushr.zoomgov.com/j/1603791054  

PROGRAM:

• Intro from Rep. Johnson;
• Overview of Workshop;
• Webinar Presentation;
• The Grants Process Video CHJ Office; 
• How to apply for a grant online with Judy Cesar, Grants.gov; 
• Q&A;

Participants will learn: The basics of government funding and how to apply for a federal grant. 

TOPIC: Potential Grant Opportunities

WHEN: Thursday, April 21 from 10-11:30 AM

REGISTER: https://ushr.zoomgov.com/j/1614417190

PROGRAM: 

• Intro with Rep. Johnson;
• Overview of Workshop, Intro of Agencies; 
• Webinar Presentation;
• Housing & Urban Development (HUD);
• Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Violence Against Women; DOJ: Office of Justice Programs (OJP); and COPS – Community Oriented Policing Services:
• Q&A;   

Participants will learn: Current grant opportunities for their nonprofits and government offices.  

Original source can be found here.