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Two grant-writing courses offered in Promise Zone

NOV. 15, 2017  |  More than three dozen people took part this week in grant-writing courses in Yemassee and Denmark through the Center for a Better South.

The workshops  are funded in large part through a new $20,000 grant awarded by USDA Rural Development this fall to the Center.  Last year, the Center won more than $50,000 in federal funding for Promise Zone projects.

“Thanks to this new grant, we’re going to provide more people with the skills they need to apply – and I hope win – federal and other funding to improve communities throughout the Promise Zone,” Better South President Andy Brack said.  “Our new grant-writing sessions are designed to help people build capacity so we can accomplish Promise Zone goals.”

Since the beginning of the year, the Center has provided training to about 190 people in seven sessions across the Promise Zone, which includes all or part of Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties

Trainer Patrick Patterson makes a point during the training at Voorhees College.
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NEWS: Center to offer 2 grant-writing courses for Promise Zone residents

One-day, intensive training sessions seek to catalyze requests for funding in region

JAN. 11, 2017  |  The Center for a Better South will offer one-day grant-writing courses in February and March by recognized professionals to help organizations improve skills for seeking federal funding available through the S.C. Promise Zone.

“We’ve heard in focus groups this fall from Jasper County to Barnwell County that people want specialized training so that they can apply for various federal grants that are available to organizations and communities through the Promise Zone designation,” Better South President Andy Brack said.  “Our new grant-writing sessions are the first of several entrepreneurial training opportunities designed to help people learn more so we can accomplish Promise Zone goals.” Continue reading “NEWS: Center to offer 2 grant-writing courses for Promise Zone residents”