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Press Release Golden LEAF Announces Outreach Sessions for New Grantsmaking Program May 11, 2009 Rocky Mount, N.C. – May 11, 2009 – The Golden LEAF Foundation today announced it will host outreach sessions to provide information about its Open Grants Program, one of the Foundation’s newest grantsmaking programs. The Open Grants Program will replace the Foundation’s Annual Grants Cycle and allows for acceptance of year-round proposals. The Open Grants Program also creates new procedures intended to make it easier for organizations to request funding. The Foundation will hold the briefings in Asheville, Dobson and Greenville. These sessions will explain the Foundation’s funding priorities, the new grantsmaking process and grant management procedures. Those unable to attend the sessions are welcome to contact Foundation staff to discuss any questions they may have. “The outreach sessions raise awareness of the Foundation as a resource for qualified nonprofits and governmental entities and provide potential applicants an opportunity to interact with Foundation staff, ask questions and receive first-hand information,” said Golden LEAF President Dan Gerlach. “Given our commitment to an open-door policy, we value these sessions as a chance to hear from communities and organizations across the state and assist them with any questions they may have about the Foundation’s grantsmaking.” The Golden LEAF Foundation is committed to using the funds entrusted to it for projects that show the most potential for strengthening North Carolina’s long-term economy, especially targeting tobacco-dependent, economically distressed, and/or rural communities. The Foundation focuses grantsmaking in three areas: agriculture, job creation and retention and workforce preparedness. Proposals providing other opportunities to support and develop economic strength for its target communities are also welcomed. In light of the economic downturn, Golden LEAF will be looking for projects that complement and leverage federal and state stimulus programs to increase the impact of its grantsmaking. Nonprofit organizations and governmental entities are eligible for consideration of Golden LEAF grants and are invited to attend the free sessions. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review funding priorities and guidelines for the Open Grants Program posted on the Foundation’s Web site, www.goldenleaf.org. The site also offers online and downloadable submission forms. The Foundation will not begin accepting requests for funding until July 1, 2009 for the Open Grants Program. Although no advance registration is required, for planning purposes, the Foundation is asking those planning to attend the sessions to contact Tammy Gaulding at tgaulding@goldenleaf.org or call 888-684-8404 to indicate the number attendees and at what location you will attend. Space may be limited at some locations. Locations of briefings East Carolina University - East Carolina Heart Institute Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Surry Community College |
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