On March 21 and 22, 2005, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), will convene the SAMHSA Grant Writing Workshop for Faith- and Community-Based Organizations in Silver Spring, Maryland. The workshop will consist of two simultaneous tracks for representatives of faith- and community-based organizations to learn about writing a strong and compliant grant application. Because the goal of the workshop is to increase the number of faith- and community-based organizations applying for and receiving SAMHSA grants, the training will focus on grant opportunities at SAMHSA. Each of the two tracks, Grant Writing I and Grant Writing II, can accommodate a maximum of 50 participants.
WHERE AND WHEN IS THE WORKSHOP? The workshop will take place at the Hilton Washington DC/Silver Spring in Silver Spring, Maryland. It will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 21, and end at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2005.
Hilton Washington DC/Silver Spring
8727 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 589-5200 Phone
(301) 588-1841 Fax
www.washingtondcsilverspring.hilton.com
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE WORKSHOP?
Organizations that meet all the following criteria may send one or more representatives to the workshop. Organizations must:
- Be faith- or community-based organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
- Have been providing relevant services for at least 2 years. Relevant services include culturally competent prevention, treatment, and recovery services related to substance abuse, mental illness, homelessness, or HIV/AIDS.
- Be in compliance with all applicable local (city, county) and State/tribal licensing, accreditation, and certification requirements.
- Have the organizational capacity to apply learning from the workshop and to write and submit applications for SAMHSA grants.
- Have the infrastructure (e.g., appropriate staff, clients, facility) to receive and administer SAMHSA grants.
Individuals selected by the organizations to participate must meet the following criteria. Individuals must:
- Possess strong writing skills.
- Have the capability to apply learning from the workshop and to write applications for SAMHSA grants.
- Be in a position to oversee and guide their organization’s grant seeking activity and make strategic decisions (e.g., an officer in the organization) or be in a position that requires contributions to grant applications, including researching opportunities, gathering data, strategizing, or writing sections (e.g., mid-level staff person, grant writer). Participation is not restricted to directors and program managers.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Registration for this event is closed.
WHICH TRACK DO I REGISTER FOR? SAMHSA is offering the workshop in two tracks. Grant Writing I will be aimed at organizations that have written grant applications but have not been successful at receiving grant awards. This track will address topics such as researching issues relevant to a grant and pulling together data to include in the application. Grant Writing II will be geared toward organizations that have written some winning grant applications but have not been successful at receiving SAMHSA grants. This track will help participants “fine tune” their applications so they can receive SAMHSA grants and also improve their overall success rate. HOW MANY PEOPLE FROM MY ORGANIZATION CAN REGISTER? Currently, SAMHSA has not set a limit for the number of people who can attend from the same organization. Anyone who meets the criteria may register, and registration will be handled on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, if interest in the workshop dramatically exceeds the number of slots available, your organization may be asked to select the most appropriate representatives to attend. All attendees must be pre-registered individually, so please distribute this information to all the staff that will be attending the workshop. HOW MUCH IS THE REGISTRATION FEE?
The registration fee for the workshop is $50 per person. You may prepay your registration fee or pay when you arrive at the event. When you complete your registration form online, please indicate whether you will pay in advance or onsite/ When you register online, you will be prompted to print a confirmation page to enclose in the envelope with your check. If your organization is sending a check for multiple participants, please include this printed confirmation for each person covered by the check.
- If you would prefer to provide payment upon your arrival, please bring a money order with you.
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TRAVEL AND LODGING?
Lodging
Hilton Washington DC/Silver Spring
8727 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 589-5200 Phone
(301) 588-1841 Fax
www.washingtondcsilverspring.hilton.com
Lodging is available at the Hilton Washington DC/Silver Spring at the negotiated rate of $153 per night plus tax. To make your lodging reservations, please call the hotel directly and indicate that you are with the SAMHSA Grant Writing Workshop for Faith- and Community-Based Organizations. All reservations must be accompanied by a first-night room deposit and/or be guaranteed with a major credit card. Hotel accommodations must be made by Friday, February 25, 2005. Please note that you will be responsible for all lodging and incidental expenses, as well as any fees, penalties, or other costs charged by the hotel as a result of a “no show” or changes made to your reservation. The hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m., and checkout time is 12:00 noon. If you need more information about the hotel, please visit the hotel’s Web site provided above. Air Transportation You are responsible for making and paying for your own travel arrangements. Three airports service the Washington, DC, area:
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:Located approximately 11 miles from the Hilton Washington DC/Silver Spring (for more information, please visit the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Web site at www.metwashairports.com). This airport offers the most convenient access to the hotel.
- Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Airport: Located approximately 22 miles from the Hilton Washington DC/Silver Spring (for more information, please visit the BWI Web site at www.bwiairport.com).
- Washington Dulles International Airport: Located approximately 45 miles from the Hilton Washington DC/Silver Spring (for more information, please visit the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Web site at www.metwashairports.com).
Driving Directions
From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Take the George Washington Parkway (GW Parkway) North to I-495. Get off at Exit 30B, Colesville Road. Travel approximately 1½ miles. The hotel will be on the left at the intersection of Colesville Road and Spring Street. From BWI Airport:Take I-95 South to I-495 West toward Silver Spring. Get off at Exit 30B, Colesville Road. Travel approximately 1½ miles. The hotel will be on the left at the intersection of Colesville Road and Spring Street. From Dulles Airport:Take the Dulles Access Road to I-495 North. Get off at Exit 30B, Colesville Road. Travel approximately 1½ miles. The hotel will be on the left at the intersection of Colesville Road and Spring Street. From the South via I-95:Take I-95 North to I-495 North. Get off at Exit 30B, Colesville Road. Travel approximately 1½ miles. The hotel will be on the left at the intersection of Colesville Road and Spring Street.
From the North via I-95:Take I-95 South to I-495 West toward Silver Spring. Get off at Exit 30B, Colesville Road. Travel approximately 1½ miles. The hotel will be on the left at the intersection of Colesville Road and Spring Street.
From Maryland via I-270:Take I-270 South to I-495 East. Get off at Exit 30B, Colesville Road. Travel approximately 1½ miles. The hotel will be on the left at the intersection of Colesville Road and Spring Street. From Maryland via Georgia Avenue Southbound:Take Georgia Avenue South to Cameron Street. Make a left turn onto Cameron Street. Go 1 block, and make a right turn onto Fenton Street. Go 1 block, and make a left turn onto Colesville Road. The hotel will be on the right at the intersection of Colesville Road and Spring Street. From DC via Georgia Avenue Northbound: Take Georgia Avenue North to Colesville Road. Make a right turn onto Colesville Road. The hotel will be 2 blocks up on the right at the intersection of Colesville Road and Spring Street. From DC via 16th Street Northbound: Take 16th Street North to Colesville Road. Bear right onto Colesville Road. The hotel will be 5 blocks up on the right at the intersection of Colesville Road and Spring Street. Taxi Service Taxi service is readily available to and from major airports, businesses, and points of interest.
- To/from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the one-way fare is approximately $25.
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To/from Baltimore/Washington International Airport, the one-way fare is approximately $45.
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To/from Washington Dulles International Airport, the one-way fare is approximately $50.
Metrorail Service Within ½ mile of the hotel is the Silver Spring Metrorail station (Red Line)of the Washington, DC, Metrorail. Metrorail provides clean, fast, and efficient transportation within the Metropolitan area. Metrorail also connects the hotel with Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Amtrak’s Union Station. Metrorail maps, schedules, and other information are available at www.wmata.com and from the hotel’s concierge desk. From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: From the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metrorail station, take the Yellow Line toward Mt. Vernon Square/7th Street–Convention Center. At the Gallery Place–Chinatown station, transfer to the Red Line toward Silver Spring or Glenmont. Get off the train at the Silver Spring station. From the Silver Spring Metrorail station to the hotel: Once at the Silver Spring Metrorail station, you can walk to the hotel or take a shuttle.
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Walking:Exit the Metrorail station from the south side (the Colesville Road exit). Walk north on Colesville Road past the Discovery Communications building (right side of the road). This will bring you to the intersection of Colesville Road and Georgia Avenue. Continue north, passing the intersection of Colesville Road and Fenton Street. The hotel will be located on the right side.
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Hilton Washington DC/Silver Spring Shuttle:You may contact the hotel to schedule a pick up or drop off at any location within 3 miles. The shuttle runs every day from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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VanGo Free Downtown Silver Spring Shuttle:Complimentary shuttle service is offered in the Silver Spring area. The bus route starts at the Silver Spring Metrorail station and runs every 8 minutes, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Route maps are available from the hotel’s front desk.
Parking Valet parking is available at the hotel for $8 per day for daytime parking and $10 per day for overnight parking. Public and private parking lots are also available nearby. For more information, visit www.dpwt.com or www.silversprung.com/parking.html.
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