Resource Meet-up Schedule
DuQuoin: Friday, April 26, 2024 from 4:30 - 6pm
Alongi's Italian Restaurant 18 W. Main St. Du Quoin 62832
RSVP to: duquoinchamber@gmail.com
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Cairo: Alpha Kappa Alpha Monday, April 29, 2024 from 12:00 - 1:30pm
First Baptist Missionary Church located at 2115 Washington Ave Cairo, IL 62914
RSVP to: epsilonlambdaomega1950@gmail.com
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Vienna: Monday, April 29, 2024 from 4:30 - 6pm
Media Center at Vienna High School 601 N 1st Street in Vienna 62955
RSVP to: viennahs.com/business
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Black Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 4:30 - 6pm
Civic Center Carbondale Illinois
RSVP to: bccsishopblk618@gmail.com
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Golconda: Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 4:30 - 6pm
United Methodist Church 303 East Washington Street Golconda 62938
RSVP to: Register here
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Benton: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 12pm - 1:30pm
Café’ Bloom 1104 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812
RSVP to: Register here
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Steeleville: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 5:30 - 7pm
First National Bank of Steeleville, 400 W. Broadway, Steeleville, Illinois 62288
RSVP to: steelevillechamber@gmail.com or call Renee Rheinecker at 618-615-9409
This workshop is designed to provide an overview of the elements and processes connected to grant development for local non-profits, government staff, and small business owners. Each workshop will provide participants the tools to apply the content covered through a variety of hands-on activities. The content for the workshop consists of a morning and afternoon session. See Schudule below.
Speaker: Dr. Diane Cox
Dr. Cox’s interest in underserved communities began in college. She worked in urban schools as a teacher, then as an administrator. As a district administrator, she collaborated with colleges for external funding. At SIUE, as Director of Grant Development, she links university resources with community needs. Her work has expanded to aiding businesses and organizations, in identifying funding and conducting grant workshops.
Wednesday, May 8th
Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center
1740 Innovation Dr., Carbondale
Hosted by Jackson Growth Alliance
Tuesday, May 14th
Du Quoin State Fairgrounds - Second Heat Building
655 Executive Dr., DuQuoin
Hosted by SIU Center for Delta Studies
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Morning: 8a.m. - 12p.m.
Mini-Session #1 – In It to Win It!
This workshop covers grant types, finding funding sources, and common grant elements.
Mini-Session #2 – Finding Funding Opportunities
This workshop offers a detailed look at funding sources and opportunities, allowing participants to identify relevant funding options for their interests and needs.
Registration coming soon
Carbondale:
Du Quion:
Afternoon: 1 - 5p.m.
Mini-Session #3 – Grant Funding Opportunity Interpretation
This session covers funding opportunity formats, guides participants in identifying key elements in funding announcements, and teaches critical analysis for alignment with organizational goals.
Mini-Session #4 – Grant Budget Preparation
This session is an overview of grant budget types and formats, focusing on line-item budgets. Participants will analyze sample budgets and create their own line-item budgets through interactive activities.
Registration coming soon
Carbondale:
Du Quion:
Seating is limited; Only one person per organization may attend.
Separate registration is required for morning and afternoon workshops.
Lunch will be provided to those registered for both the morning and afternoon workshops.
Lunch break will be from 12 - 1p.m.
