[rtpnet-tact] 2003 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ONE DAY FREE CONFERENCE

[Judy Hallman]

To TACT list,

Note March 17 in Baltimore.

Judy
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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 14:05:46 -0800
From: Tracey Harris <tracey at FABUNNI.COM>
Reply-To: The DIGITALDIVIDE discussion group <DIGITALDIVIDE at OWA.BENTON.ORG>
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Subject: [DIGITALDIVIDE]

FYI - To register go to:  http://ocsconference.net/register.asp
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2003 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ONE DAY FREE CONFERENCE
Baltimore, MD  March 17; Chicago, IL March 20; San Francisco, CA March 26, 2003

DID YOU KNOW THAT...

* The Office of Community Services (OCS) is a department within the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and
Families Division (ACF). ACF annually expends more than $58 billion on
programs and initiatives to strengthen families and communities.

* The Office of Community Services administers 12 programs to build the
capacity of low-income Americans and to strengthen communities.

* In 2003, the Office of Community Services will make available more than
$100 million in funding opportunities. The Office of Community Services
funds is available for organizations that help those in need. Find out how
by attending this FREES one-day conference.

The Office of Community Services (OCS) is taking a new and exciting
approach to helping individuals and communities address issues of poverty.
An important aspect of this effort is this conference-"Connecting the
Community." This conference will showcase OCS programs as a comprehensive
tool kit to build the capacity of low-income Americans and strengthen
communities. This conference will provide participants with important
information about each OCS program, the priorities for 2003, and the
federal grants process. The deadline for applying for these opportunities
is rapidly approaching. Don't miss this opportunity to hear about more
than $100 million in federal funding that will be awarded by September 30,
2003-funding that can help strengthen your community.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Gain insight into:

* How OCS programs can help build the capacity of low-income individuals
and strengthen communities.
* The importance of a comprehensive community planning process.
* OCS priorities for 2003.
* How the federal grants process works.
* How to write a winning grant application.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
* Chambers of Commerce
* Civic and Service Organizations
* Community- and Faith-Based Organizations
* Financial Institutions
* Foundations
* Human Services Professionals
* Local Governments
* Community Action Agencies

For more information contact: http:/ocsconference.net/

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Regards,
Tracey Harris
tracey at fabunni.com