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The Brunswick Herald Welcomes the City of Brunswick’s New Grants Coordinator, Eileen Dwyer By: James R. Castle for The Brunswick Herald, January 7, 2021

Q: Tell us where you live and any other personal information you would like to share. A: I live in Thurmont with my family. I have four children and just welcomed the birth of my first grandchild.

Q: Where were you last employed? A: Nonprofit sector.

Q: How did you learn of the Grants Coordinator position? A: Indeed.com.

Q: What attributes does Eileen Dwyer bring to the City of Brunswick? A: Nearly 20 years’ experience in funding research for nonprofits.

Q: Have you identified grant opportunities for the City? A: I have met with several department heads to identify funding needs and previous funding opportunities. I regularly search for potential funding sources for the City and have signed up to receive funding opportunity email notifications from government agencies such as the Department of Justice.

Q: Are previous plans the City created helpful to you in identifying grants? A: Yes. There are several previous grant funding opportunities that are useful resources for new projects.

Q: Do you find the City’s budget and capital plans as an aid to grant opportunities? A: Yes. The budget helps to identify potential projects in need of funding.

Q: Is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting grant opportunities? A: Yes. While there are some areas where the CARES Act has added funding opportunities, other areas have been adversely affected.

Q: What does one year of grant success look like to you? A: Identifying many sustainable funding opportunities to benefit the City of Brunswick.

Q: Is there anything else you wish to share? A: I’m a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals