Writing Grants and Where to Find Them: Focus on Non-Profits, Small Businesses, and Individuals (Online)

Join Matthew Serio, former director of Creative Opportunities for the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and owner of Artigiano Serio LLC, a custom woodworking company, as he hosts a grant webinar where he will discuss the basics of grant writing and where to look for grants specifically for non-profits, small businesses, and individuals. During the webinar, you will receive an insightful look into methods for successfully developing new avenues for your goals. 

Webinar topics that will be covered include an overview of grant writing, finding opportunities, the application process, understanding proposals, what to do when your grant is accepted or rejected, grant writing mistakes, and a question & answer session. This workshop is targeted to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and non-profits. 

Matthew Serio, a Pennsylvania native, is a maker, artisan, and entrepreneur. He recently launched his business, Artigiano Serio LLC, a custom woodshop focusing on manufacturing furniture and lamps of his own design. Serio also provides workshops, where he brings his extensive experience in the public arts arena on a local and regional level with grassroots advocacy, grant writing, festival planning, volunteer coordination, and non-profit fundraising. Serio served as Director of Creative Opportunities for the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) handling a grants portfolio of over $6.4 million. Before working for the Commonwealth, Serio was Director of Development for Habitat for Humanity serving two local affiliates; and Program Manager with the Berks Arts Council, where he also served as Festival Director of the Greater Reading Film Festival. While working at the Berks Arts Council, he was a founding member of the Berks County Literary Festival and started the Community Arts Program of Berks County. Serio has a degree from Kutztown University, where he focused on arts administration, craft studies, and blending computer-assisted design with traditional arts. 

Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.