Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard will host an all-day workshop on the latest trends and information on federal grants for non-profits at the Gas Company's Energy Resource Center (ERC) in Downey, 9240 E. Firestone Blvd., CA on Friday, March 26. RSVP required.

Community-based, non-profits, and other public institutions attending Congresswoman Roybal-Allard's free 9th Annual Grants Workshop will learn about federal grant programs and current guidelines for preparing a successful funding proposal. Sessions will feature discussions with representatives from various federal agencies. There will also be sessions on grant-writing assistance presented by organizations such as the California Endowment Foundation.

WHO:	Representatives from the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, Housing and Urban Development, Homeland Security, National Endowment for the Arts, other agencies Community agencies and non-profit groups The workshop is not open to the general public
WHEN:	Friday, March 26, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
WHERE:	Gas Company's Energy Resource Center (ERC), 9240 E. Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA, 90241.
Contact:	RSVP is required by March 19, 2004. Priority will be given to organizations in and/or service the 34th Congressional District. Please contact, Juan Carlos Aviles, at (213) 628-9230 for details.