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2008

**[Southern Minnesota]{.smallcaps}**

**[Federal Grants Workshop]{.smallcaps}**

*Hosted by*

*U.S. Congressman Tim Walz*

December 3, 2008

9 a.m. -- 4 p.m.

Kahler Grand Hotel

Rochester, MN

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The 2008 Southern Minnesota Federal Grants Workshop connects local
government and non profit leaders to federal grant opportunities with
the goal of enhancing opportunity and prosperity. Come hear from experts
from federal agencies and local foundations about how to research grant
opportunities, review best practices in grant writing, and discover
current trends in funding priority projects in southern Minnesota.

**[2008 Grant Workshop Agenda]{.smallcaps}**

8:30 -- 9:00 Registration

9:00 Welcome from Congressman Tim Walz

9:15 -- 10:00 **"How to Find and Win Federal Grants"**

> Susan Turnbull, Federal Grants Advisor

10:00 -- 11:00 **"Minnesota Granting Agencies-Who and How"**

Kristin Batson, MN Office of Grants Management

Chuck Peterson, MN Council on Foundations

11:15 -- Noon **Breakout Sessions I**

Track A: *Energizing Communities through Alternative Energy*

Windsor Hall I

> Track B: *Early Childhood Education-Making it Happen*

Windsor Hall II

> Track C: *Strengthening Local Economies*

Windsor Hall III

> Track D: *Senior Strategies-Addressing Aging Communities*

Heritage Hall

Noon -- 1:00 Lunch -- **Keynote Address by Congressman Tim Walz**

1:15 -- 2:00 **Breakout Sessions II**

Track A: *Energizing Communities through Alternative Energy*

Windsor Hall I

> Track B: *Early Childhood Education-Making it Happen*

Windsor Hall II

> Track C: *Strengthening Local Economies*

Windsor Hall III

> Track D: *Senior Strategies-Addressing Aging Communities*

Heritage Hall

2:15 -- 3:00 **"What Makes A Winning Grant Proposal"**

Susan Turnbull

3:00 -- 3:30 Wrap-up/Q & A

Registration Form -- Act Fast -- Space Limited!

Cost is \$20 and includes Luncheon Buffet and all materials.
**Registration is limited. Fill out the registration form below. Make
[check payable to:]{.underline}** **Kahler Grand Hotel**

Each registrant can sign up for 2 breakout sessions with Federal
Agencies. Identical sessions will be held in the morning and repeated in
the afternoon. Please select your choices below.

Morning Breakouts (choose one)

*Energizing* *Energizing Communities with Alternative Energy* *Early
Childhood Education-Make it Happen*

*Strengthening Local Economies* *Senior Strategies-Addressing Aging
Communities*

Afternoon Breakouts (choose one)

*Energizing Communities with Alternative Energy* *Early Childhood
Education-Make it Happen*

*Strengthening Local Economies* *Senior Strategies-Addressing Aging
Communities*

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If you provide your email address you may receive periodic updates on
Congressman Walz's work in Washington D.C.

***[Mail your fee and registration to:]{.underline}***

Judy Bird

Office of Congressman Tim Walz

> 1134 7^th^ St NW
>
> Rochester, MN 55901
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> Fax: 507-206-0650
>
> <judy.bird@mail.house.gov>