ATHENS, Ohio -- Ohio University Community and Professional Programs is sponsoring the popular, "Grants and How to Get Them" workshop to be held on Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grover Center.

Participants will learn how to raise money from public and private sources to support research projects, organizational or personal interests.

This informative one-day seminar, is ideal for those with little or no experience in grant writing and will take you step-by-step through proven techniques for identifying and contacting potential funders, developing and submitting proposals, and following up on your requests.

The instructor, Richard Morgan, has been executive director of national and international nonprofit organizations and agencies. He has held high level positions in development and fundraising, and has taught at several colleges and universities throughout Ohio.

Participants will receive a 100-page manual to guide them through the grant writing process and will be awarded a certificate for .5 CEUs upon successful completion of this workshop.

The cost for the workshop is $75 and includes lunch, materials, instruction and a CEU certificate suitable for framing. University personnel and students as well as the public are encouraged to attend.

"In these difficult economic times there are so many people who would like to apply for grants, but don't know how to get started. We hope to demystify the process in this workshop," said Lisa Dael, program coordinator for Community and Professional Programs.

For more information or to register, contact Community and Professional Programs at (740) 593-1521.