Larson Holds Informational Federal Funding Meetings for Local Non-Profits, Municipalities
For Immediate Release: January 8, 2010
Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888
Larson Holds Informational Federal Funding Meetings for Local Non-Profits, Municipalities
Information provided at the meeting is available at www.Larson.House.Gov or during Larson's Satellite Office Hours
Hartford, CT- On Thursday, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson's office hosted a meeting for interested non-profits to discuss federal funding and grant opportunities in 2010. Conducted by Larson's District Office Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, Federal Grants Coordinator, the meeting provided non-profits and organizations with 501(c) 3 status an opportunity to learn about the available resources through our office and provide an overview of the upcoming Fiscal Year 2011 competitive funding process.
Earlier this week, Larson held a similar meeting for Mayors and First Selectman from the cities within the district in addition to a small business forum in Hartford yesterday.
Individuals in attendance for the meetings received a federal funding resource guide prepared by Congressman Larson's office. Non-profits interested in receiving the resource guide as well as additional federal, state, and foundation funding information can contact Congressman Larson's office at 860-278-8888 or go to the Federal Grants section on his website at www.larson.house.gov .
Over the past year, Congressman Larson's District office has held satellite office in every town in the district. The office hours provide members of Congressman Larson's staff to answer questions from constituents ranging in local and legislative issues from Medicare to veterans affairs on a first come first serve basis. Satellite Office hours is also an opportunity for non-profits to learn about available federal resources and grants to help their organizations.
On Tuesday, January 12th from 10:30AM-12:30PM, Congressman Larson's staff will hold office hours at the Bristol Public Library.