A four-day Small Business Grant Writing course to help grant writers of all skill levels learn how to write a grant proposal will be offered by the Sevier County Economic Development Department at the University of Arkansas Cossatot. The course will be hosted on the UA Cossatot De Queen Campus on Thursdays, October 26, 2023 - November 16, 2023, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
“We’re excited to be utilizing the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program Grant awarded to UA Cossatot’s Economic Development Department to further help small businesses in Sevier County to obtain the education and technical assistance they need to thrive at no cost, ” says Tiffany Maurer, Sevier County Director of Economic Development. Adding, “This course will put a focus on bringing grant funds to Sevier County Businesses through successful grant writing.”
Participants will learn the basic skills needed to be a successful grant writer. Those basic skills include what makes a successful grant application, research for grant opportunities, and types of grants available to small businesses. Type of grants covered will include local, foundation, state and federal. Participants will develop the skills and confidence to apply for grants that will benefit their businesses and communities.
The course is free to Sevier County, Arkansas, residents or anyone owning a business in Sevier County. All other registrants may participate for only $25 per person. Student materials are included at no additional cost.
Registration is open through October 25. For more information or to register, contact Continuing Education at (870) 584-1178 or email ContinuingEducation@cccua.edu.
About the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program Grant
The Sevier County Economic Development Department at the University of Arkansas Cossatot is one of 51 awardees of the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program Grant. The grant is intended for education and technical assistance for small businesses, especially those in underserved populations and impacted by COVID-19.
The economic development department is a Tier 3 awardee, meaning $1 million dollars have been allocated to the implementation of the Sevier County Community Navigator Network. The Navigator Network is a hub-and-spoke model, with UA Cossatot being the hub (primary organizer and applicant), and five spoke partners to help identify and assist impacted small businesses in need of services. Our Partner organizations include FRIENDS Foundation, the City of De Queen, Sevier County Chamber of Commerce, Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC), and Sevier County University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service.
