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Grant Writing Seminar Offered at Expo & Conference

SAN DIEGO – Those attending the Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX) at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center in San Diego, Calif., Jun. 8-10, can attend the “Secrets to Writing a Successful Grant Proposal,” grant writing seminar.

by Staff
February 20, 2008
2 min to read


SAN DIEGO – Those attending the Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX) at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center in San Diego, Calif., Jun. 8-10, can attend the “Secrets to Writing a Successful Grant Proposal,” grant writing seminar. This session will include tips from grant writers on how to increase your chances of qualifying for grant funding. Plus, a grant evaluator will talk about how to create a successful grant request.

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The session will feature:

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· Identifying suitable projects (What fleet projects have funding available?)


· Locating funding sources (Where is the money?)


· Green grants


· Homeland Security grants


· Writing a successful grant (Qualifying for grant funding)

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· Reporting on and evaluating grant projects (Discussion of the progress and follow-up reporting required for many grants)


· Maintaining a proper audit trail (What grant providers want in the way of recordkeeping)

Attendees who register before May 9 will receive a $100 discount on the $495 full conference pass. Visit www.govfleetexpo.com or call (817) 635-0302 to register by phone. Mention promo code: EMAIL3.


Other GFX hot topics include:

· Getting the Resources You Need and the Recognition You Deserve

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· Going Green: What Is Working


· Developing and Managing a Fleet Business Plan and Budget


· 20 Best Practices from the 100 Best Fleets


 For more information about the Government Fleet Expo & Conference, visit www.govfleetexpo.com or call (800) 576-8788.


Originally posted on Automotive Fleet

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