BRISTOL, R.I., June 2008 – On Wednesday, June 11, and Wednesday, June 18, the Town of Bristol/Roger Williams University Cooperative Committee will present its first program, a free grant-writing workshop series for local nonprofit and community-based organizations.

The session on June 11, titled “Show Me the Money!,” will consist of a panel of organizations that give grants, including the Corporation for National and Community Service, Citizens Bank and the Champlin Foundations.

The session on June 18, titled “Nuts and Bolts,” will outline the grant-writing process—everything from selecting a grant that meets the organization’s needs to crafting a successful proposal. The session will answer questions, such as: How do you find a grant that meets your needs? Who at your organization should be involved? How do you compose an application that articulates your goals and needs?  

Both sessions will be facilitated by Walter Burke, director of the Department of Parks and Recreation in Bristol, R.I., and KC Ferrara, director of the Feinstein Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement at Roger Williams University.

The workshops will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Bristol Town Hall Burnside Building, located at 10 Court Street in Bristol.

Continental breakfast will be provided to attendees. Pre-registration is required. To register or for more information, contact the Feinstein Center by phone at (401) 254-SERV or via e-mail at service@rwu.edu.