Washington Department of Commerce Federal Grants Workshop - Des Moines

Join us for a free, informative, and interactive workshop provided by the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Federal Funds Grant Writing Assistance Program (FFGWAP)! Lunch and morning refreshments (coffee and pastries) will be provided!

Date: Thursday, November 20th

Time: 10:00 am-4:30 pm PDT

Location: Highline College - Building 2 (directions on how to locate the building and room will be shared closer to the event).

Address: 2400 S. 240 St. Des Moines, WA 98198

Parking: Parking is available on campus in the East Parking with walking paths to Building 2 (both circled in red on the parking map below). For any attendees with mobility issues, the S-1 lot southwest of Building 2 is recommended. All workshop attendees are required to print and display a complimentary parking pass on their dashboard during the workshop. A printable parking pass will be emailed to all registered attendees from WAFederalGrants@hagertyconsulting.com a few days prior to the workshop.

The full day workshop will offer a well-rounded introduction to both federal grant writing and grant management, equipping participants with practical tools and guidance to strengthen their approach to securing and managing funding. The workshop sessions include a mix of presentations, group discussion, and interactive activities focused on key concepts, strategies for success, and lessons learned across the full grant lifecycle. Attendees will gain insight into best practices, common challenges, and ways to position their projects and organizations for long-term impact.

Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards, as the workshop provides an excellent opportunity to network and connect with local peer organizations.

If you register and are later unable to attend, please cancel your registration to allow space for others, as capacity is limited.

About FFGWAP

The FFGWAP is designed for Washington community-based organizations, local government agencies, ports, housing authorities, tribes, businesses, state agencies, and others eligible to receive federal funds to prepare and submit grant applications, and to help Washington meet its clean electricity and greenhouse gas reduction goals using approaches that enhance equity, innovation, economic growth, and job creation.The FFGWAP is free for participants across Washington, and organizations that support overburdened, rural, and vulnerable communities will be prioritized.

Please visit the Federal Funds Grant Writing Assistance Program (FFGWAP) website to better understand the services offered as part of this program.