BCF To Offer Grant Info Tour

BCF To Offer Grant Info Tour, Writing Workshops to Strengthen Grant Applications

Berrien Community Foundation (BCF) is kicking off the new year helping people learn about available grants and how to write effective grant applications by holding several events around Berrien County.

The free Grant Info Tour will be held at multiple locations throughout the county. Attendees can show up to the session that works best for them to learn more about BCF grant programs, upcoming deadlines and the application process. Susan Matheny, BCF program director, will lead each session and answer questions. Registration is not required.

“These sessions are all about accessibility and connection,” said Matheny. “We want organizations to feel confident and supported as they explore funding opportunities. By meeting people in their own communities, we can better answer questions, clarify the process and encourage strong applications that will truly make a difference in Berrien County.”

All nonprofit organizations, schools, religious organizations and government entities interested in learning more about BCF grants are encouraged to attend.

Grant Info Tour stops include:

• Tuesday, January 20 (5:30-7 p.m.)

New Buffalo Township Library
33. N. Thompson St., New Buffalo

• Thursday, January 22 (5:30-7:30 p.m.)

Berrien Springs Community Library
215 W. Union Street, Berrien Springs

• Tuesday, January 27 (5-7 p.m.)

Benton Harbor Public Library
213 E. Wall Street, Benton Harbor

• Wednesday, January 28 (5-7 p.m.)

Coloma Public Library
151 W. Center Street, Coloma

• Wednesday, February 4 (5-7 p.m.)

Niles YMCA
905 N. Front Street, Niles

In addition to the Grant Info Tour, BCF will hold two upcoming grant writing workshops. These workshops will provide hands-on guidance for organizations interested in strengthening their grant applications. BCF President Lisa Cripps-Downey and Matheny will lead each workshop, presenting the same information at both workshops

The workshops will take place on:

• Wednesday, February 18 from 5-8 p.m.
  Campus for Creative Aging - Keva Conference Room
  2920 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph
• Monday, February 23 from 1-4 p.m.
  Region IV Area Agency On Aging
  2900 Lakeview Ave, Floor 2, St. Joseph

There is no cost to participate, but registration is required as space is limited. RSVP online at www.berriencommunity.org/Grant-Writing-Workshop.

Berrien Community Foundation is a center of philanthropy in Berrien County with over $120 million in assets. The Foundation works with donors to help them achieve their charitable giving goals and create their individual charitable legacies through current and life-end giving and estate planning. BCF also provides grants for programs and projects addressing critical, ever-changing community needs and a robust scholarship program for Berrien County students. For information about BCF, call (269) 983-3304 or visit www.berriencommunity.org.