The Upper Midwest Conservation Association (UMCA) Presents the Workshop: Writing Grants for Conservation Projects March 17-18, 2005 at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404. This workshop will provide instruction on how to write successful grants for funding conservation projects. The goal is for every participant to develop a complete grant proposal ready for submission to a funding agency. Learn where and how to locate funding sources; how to understand conservation grant protocol and the review process; how to conduct an internal review to present your institution and collection as the best candidate for funding; how to develop an achievable project; how to write a practical proposal; how to write a realistic budget; options for raising "matching funds," and what to do when you receive grant funding. Receive direct assistance on your draft proposal from an experienced conservation grant writer both during and after the workshop until your application is completed. This workshop will take place from 10:00am to approximately 5:00pm each day. The general cost of this workshop is $245 for two-days; with an UMCA membership, the cost is $195. New discounted fees are available to students and qualified institutions. Qualified institutions with budgets at or below $50,000 need only notify UMCA to receive a reduced fee of $75.00 per day or a further discounted fee of $50.00 per day for UMCA members. Students receive a flat fee of $35.00 per day. Institutions wishing to attend or requiring more information, may contact Melinda Markell, Field Services Coordinator, at 612-870-3128 or email [log in to unmask] The deadline for registration is March 10, 2005, however institutions may contact the above number to check for space availability after this date. Melinda Markell Field Services Coordinator Upper Midwest Conservation Association 612-870-3128 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).