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expanding grant writing capacity is a priority
We offered three workshops in February & March.
DI received a $50,000 MDARD award to expand the economic development capacity of Iosco County through enhanced grant writing capacity and education. (see press release below)
Subsequently, DI contracted with Dr. Manuela Kress, grant writer and owner of Mid-Michigan Grant Writers & Consultants, to build the grant writing capacity of DI, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and local units of government. DI members receive up to 20 hours of grant writing assistance from Dr. Kress who has been successfully writing grants for over 30 years.
DI RECEIVED $50,000 TO EXPAND GRANT WRITING
November 1, 2023
TAWAS CITY – Develop Iosco, Inc. (DI), in partnership with Iosco County, was recently awarded $50,000 from the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) Office of Rural Development to expand the economic development capacity of Iosco County through enhanced grant writing capacity and education.
“Iosco County is looking forward to this partnership with Develop Iosco to bring much needed resources to Iosco County units of government to assist with grant writing and training,” said Jamie Carruthers Soboleski, Iosco County controller/finance director. “Often it seems our communities are at a disadvantage and miss opportunities related to funding due to time constraints of local government officials and employees who often carry more responsibilities than those in similar positions in larger communities.”
Chris Young, Develop Iosco communications director, said DI is consistently asked to assist organizations and units of government with increasing grant writing skills, provide letters of support, and facilitate collaborations on county-wide projects.
The grant award will be used to hire Dr. Manuela Kress, grant writer and owner of Mid-Michigan Grant Writers & Consultants, to build the grant writing capacity of DI, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and local units of government.
Kress has been successfully writing grants for more than 30 years. She lives in AuSable Township and is familiar with DI, Iosco County, and local townships and municipalities. She will be contracted to provide professional services including conducting grant writing workshops and grant learning sessions, distributing grant information, and assisting with grant writing.
DI Executive Director Chris Martin took the opportunity to highlight that grant writing assistance is a specific benefit to units of government and business membership levels of DI.
“Develop Iosco is looking forward to this outstanding opportunity to expand grant writing and training resources in Iosco County,” Martin said. “This is just another benefit of being a member of our organization.”
Martin said with these funds and Dr. Kress’ expertise, DI and Iosco County will continue to build on their recent track record of successfully bringing grant funds into the county and region.
Iosco County News Herald Article: https://www.iosconews.com/news/article_1fe4b508-7439-11ee-a21c-c3373684752a.html
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