May 18, 2009

MVSU Hosts Rural Health Grantwriting Workshop

Mississippi Valley State University will host a Federal Rural Health Grantwriting Workshop on Thursday, June 4 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Business Education Building auditorium on the Itta Bena campus. There is no registration fee.

To register for the free conference, go to www.regonline.com/FRHGW_MVSU

The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy is interested in providing technical assistance on applying for federal grants.  The goal of this collaboration is to empower communities to take full advantage of available funding opportunities and to learn effective ways to write a successful grant application. 

This workshop will feature:

• Information on ORHP community based funding opportunities

• Grantwriting tips to help you succeed

• Encouragement and support in applying for federal grants

• An interactive activity to help you understand how your application will be reviewed

Target Audience:

The majority of ORHP’s community based grant programs are targeted towards non-profit organizations or public entities located in rural areas. For-profit organizations are welcome to attend and potentially collaborate with other organizations, but cannot be the lead applicant on a project. Listed below are organizations strongly encouraged to attend:

• Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

• Non-profit organizations or public entities located in a rural county or census track (http://datawarehouse.hrsa.gov/RuralAdvisor/)

• Community organizations that focus on issues of minority populations

• Federally-recognized Tribal organizations

• Migrant health organizations

For more information, contact the MVSU Office of Sponsored Programs at 662-254-3882 or e-mail kplummer@qualitysupport.com