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(ABC 6 NEWS) -- Congressman Tim Walz is trying to educate local leaders and non-profits on how to secure a federal grant.
More than 200 people attended his workshop in Rochester.
With the economy in a recession, finding money can be difficult.
"Anybody who wants in local government or a non-profit understands that funding is significantly reduced," says Mary Gorfine.
For local government coordinator Mary Gorfine and non-profit coordinator Gwen Wolters this event allowed them to network and get advice on how to obtain grants.
One workshop focuses on childcare, while another revolves around economic development.
"Connect the people who are...who are making things happen making that growth happen with some of the funding that needs to make that investment possible," Walz says.
Even with these tools, Walz says it's always a challenge to get grants.
"There’s no guarantees ever but it's one more source and one more tool and I want to see myself as a partner in that," says Walz.
"We do some great work in southern Minnesota and learning how to bring federal dollars into this area is not important for our programs but for the communities in southern Minnesota to be able to prosper," says Wolters.
As many of these organizations plan and research federal funding, the hope is to be able to provide as many services as possible.
Walz calls the workshop a success.
He says they're already planning more for places like Mankato or Austin, early next summer.
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