U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, MI-08, is sponsoring a Municipal Grant Workshop to help local communities identify and apply for federal grant funds.
Joining Rogers in hosting the workshop are The Clarkston News, Oxford Leader, Lake Orion Review, and The Citizen of Ortonville.
‘Sometimes the toughest step in any process is the first one, and never is that more true than when communities are looking for resources to meet the needs of their residents,? Rogers said.
‘Often grants can provide the extra dollars that make a difference in whether a community can meet its needs for growth, keep up with technology, or deal with aging infrastructure.?
The workshop will feature grant application experts from Michigan State University and several federal agencies. It is open at no charge to county, city, village, township, and law enforcement officials from the 8th Congressional District.
It is set for 1-5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Clarkston Junior High School Performing Arts Center, 6595 Waldon Road.
‘Michigan’s economic climate makes it crucial that communities have access to every resource possible,? Rogers said. ‘This is one way to bring the experts to our community leaders, to learn how to maximize opportunities for federal grants and to help establish relationships with federal agencies responsible for oversight of grant funds.?
To RSVP or for more information, call Lisa Major in Rogers? Lansing office at 877-333-6453 or email lisa.major@mail.house. gov by close of business on Friday, Nov. 16.