MDNR will be hosting workshops around the state starting next week to help grantseekers understand the new electronic submittal process. Material will cover the Land & Water Conservation Fund grants, Trust Fund grants, and Recreation Passport grants. Workshops are as follows:
- Tuesday, January 14, 2014 -BARAGA – 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Ojibwa Casino, 797 Michigan Avenue, Baraga
- Tuesday, January 14, 2014 – KALAMAZOO –9:00 AM to 12:30 PM – MDOT, Region Office, 1501 Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo
- Wednesday, January 15, 2014 –MARQUETTE – 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM(note change in time) – Peter White Library,217 North Front Street, Marquette
- Wednesday, January 15, 2014 – LANSING – 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Forum, Michigan Library and Historic Center, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing
- Thursday, January 16, 2014 – NEWBERRY – 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Comfort Inn, 13954 State Highway, M-28, Newberry
- Thursday, January 23, 2014 – Michigan Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) Conference,
- TRAVERSE CITY (ACME) – Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme – Two Sessions: 8:00 to 10:15 AM – “MDNR Grants Workshop”; 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM – “What’s New in MDNR Grants Programs” – Must be registered at the MRPA conference to attend these workshops
- Tuesday, January 28, 2014 – GAYLORD – 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Tree Tops Resort, 3962 Wilkinson Road, Gaylord
- Monday, February 3, 2014 – CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP – 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Chesterfield Township Hall, Board Room, 47275 Sugarbush Road, Chesterfield
- Wednesday, February 5, 2014 – CANTON TOWNSHIP – 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Professional Development Center, Summit on the Park, 46000 Summit Parkway, Canton
Attendees are encouraged to bring laptops/ipads for the new electronic application submittal training.