Federal Member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie will host a series of grant writing workshops across the region in January 2020.

The workshops will feature guest presenters from different sectors including community services, sports and recreation and veterans' affairs.

“These events are about building the grant writing capacity in our community so we can source the funds we need for projects,” Rebekha says.

She will also share her experiences applying for grants and writing tenders.

“The first two grant workshops I hosted in 2017 were attended by more than 200 people keen to learn the ‘art’ of successful grant writing and I was delighted by the turnout," she says.

“Since then I’ve had numerous people ask when we were going to host the sessions again and with elections now behind us I am hosting workshops on the south coast, the Adelaide Hills and the Fleurieu.

“I know from my past career and my own volunteering just as much work and passion can go into writing an application for $5000 as putting together a multi-million dollar tender.

“And if you’re successful, the acquittal of the funds can be just as time consuming.

“It can be challenging for our community groups to successfully bid for funding. However, that doesn’t mean we do not have needs or issues within our communities so being able to clearly articulate some of the challenges we experience is extremely important when competing for limited grant funds.”

The grant writing workshops will be held at:

·       Port Elliot Bowling Club Tuesday, 28 January 2020, 1pm to 3pm

·       Stirling RSL Wednesday, 29 Thursday 2020, 1pm to 3pm

·       McLaren Vale RSL Thursday, 30 January 2020, 1pm to 3pm.

For more information email [email protected] or call 8398 5566.

To book a place visit Rebekha Sharkie’s website.