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CVEF Grant Writing Help

CVEF is offering grant writing help: Durham Public Library, Monday April 4th, from 6:00pm to 8:00:pm. Refreshments served. Hope to see you!

The Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation (CVEF) is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 year grant cycle.

CVEF is a non-profit community based organization whose mission is to “promote excellence, innovation and creativity in education for our communities.”

CVEF gives priority to:

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>New and creative ideas

>Projects that promote educational opportunities for adults as well as school-aged citizens

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>Projects that meet a perceived need in our communities

>Projects that include a clearly defined plan and objective

>Projects with built in sustainability

We welcome projects that promote the arts, culture, the environment, health, technology, and education.

GRANTS APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, May 2, 2016

Examples of this past year’s projects include Geocaching around Middlefield, Coginchaug Bicycle Club, Community Connections through Film, StoryStarter Hero Project, and Farmhouse Concerts.

To view the application or a sampling of this past year's grants go to www.coginchaugvef.com

Have an idea and need some help writing the grant? Join us for a question and answer session!

WHERE? Durham Public Library

WHEN? Monday, April 4th

TIME? 6:00pm-8:00pm

Drop in any time after 6:00pm and stay a few minutes or for the entire session!

For further information or questions email Nancy Earls at: cvefgrants@gmail.com

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