Grant Writing, Finance Courses Offered At Westport Library

From the Westport Public Schools:
September 27 2019

Westport / CT -- Westport Continuing Education has partnered with the Westport Public Library to present two courses in the Library’s dynamic new facility. On Friday, October 18 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Beverly Salzman presents “Grant Writing.” On Tuesdays, November 12 & 19, Brenda Catugno will present the course “Take the Fear Out of Facing Your Finances” from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Registration is ongoing on the Continuing Education website www.westportcontinuinged.com.

The “Grant Writing” class on Friday, October 18 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm will give participants the tools they need to research and write a winning proposal. Beginning with the basics, our instructor Beverly Salzman will take you through the components of a grant, from cover letter to executive summary and statement of need, methodology, evaluation, and budget. The class will review the Connecticut Common Grant application form and discuss grant reporting, and you’ll hear expert advice on researching funding opportunities, cultivating contacts, and dealing with rejection. Beverly Salzman teaches courses at Housatonic Community College and other regional colleges.

On Tuesdays, November 12 & 19 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, Brenda Catugno will present “Take the Fear Out of Facing Your Finances.” Learn about action plans to build or secure a foundation for a strong financial future, including setting financial goals, getting accounts organized, establishing an estate plan, and determining investment risk tolerance. Become tax-wise so you can worry less and focus more on your future! Brenda Catugno, ChFC®, CDFA™,CASL® is President at BPC, LLC in Fairfield. She specializes in financial planning, portfolio management, divorce financial analysis, and creating individual action plans that meet her clients' financial needs.

For more information on Westport Continuing Education (WCE), please visit the website at www.westportcontinuinged.com, call 203-341-1209 or email conted@westportps.org . The WCE main office is located at Staples High School, 70 North Avenue, Room 1040, Westport, CT 06880. WCE can also be found on facebook at www.facebook.com/westportcontinuinged.

About Westport Continuing Education
(WCE) is a division of the Westport Public Schools, whose mission is to empower and inspire students to reach their full potential as lifelong learners and socially responsible contributors to our global community. WCE provides a rich array of learning and enrichment opportunities to residents of Westport and all area towns within Fairfield County. Classes are located in the Westport elementary schools, Staples High School, and at partner organization sites. See WCE's website and Facebook page for more information.

This press release was produced by the Westport Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author’s own.