Workshop to cover how to apply for beautification grants

Learn how to get up to $10,000 for a community project at one of four upcoming community beautification grant workshops.

Neighborhood councils, in particular, may take interest in this event.

At the free workshops, participants will learn about the funding process and how to submit a competitive proposal for a project.

Deadline for applications for the 2008/09 beautification grants is Oct. 22.

All workshops are 90 minutes and begin promptly at 8 p.m.

No reservations are needed.

Workshops will be held on Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Mid-Valley Regional Library, 16244 Nordhoff St., North Hills; on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the Studio City Branch Library, 12511 Moorpark St., Studio City; on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the Encino-Tarzana Branch Library, 18231 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana; and on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the Marvin Braude Building, Room 1B, 6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys.

For more information, call 213-978-0225 or visit www.laocb.org.