Washington Department of Commerce Federal Grants Workshop - Bellingham

Join us for a free, informative, and interactive workshop provided by the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Federal Funds Grant Writing Assistance Program (FFGWAP)!

Date: Tuesday, November 18th

Time: 10:00 am-4:30 pm PDT

Location: Bellingham Public Schools District Office

Address: 1985 Barkley Blvd, Bellingham, WA 98226

Parking: There is a large parking lot located just outside the District Office. Overflow parking can be found across the street in the middle parking lot between the movie theater and bank parking lots. Please do not park in spaces marked for neighboring businesses.

Sign In: When attendees arrive, they will be greeted by a member of the Bellingham Schoools reception team, asked to sign in, and then will be directed to the meeting room. All visitors coming into any district building are required to sign in and wear a badge for the duration of their visit.

Lunch and morning refreshments (coffee and pastries) will be provided!

The full day workshop will offer a well-rounded introduction to both federal grant writing and grant management, equipping participants with practical tools and guidance to strengthen their approach to securing and managing funding. The workshop sessions include a mix of presentations, group discussion, and interactive activities focused on key concepts, strategies for success, and lessons learned across the full grant lifecycle. Attendees will gain insight into best practices, common challenges, and ways to position their projects and organizations for long-term impact.

Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards, as the workshop provides an excellent opportunity to network and connect with local peer organizations.

If you register and are later unable to attend, please cancel your registration to allow space for others, as capacity is limited.

About FFGWAP

The FFGWAP is designed for Washington community-based organizations, local government agencies, ports, housing authorities, tribes, businesses, state agencies, and others eligible to receive federal funds to prepare and submit grant applications, and to help Washington meet its clean electricity and greenhouse gas reduction goals using approaches that enhance equity, innovation, economic growth, and job creation.The FFGWAP is free for participants across Washington, and organizations that support overburdened, rural, and vulnerable communities will be prioritized.

Please visit the Federal Funds Grant Writing Assistance Program (FFGWAP) website to better understand the services offered as part of this program.

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