SayPro Event Planning and Coordination Develop a schedule for the SayPro Monthly Economic Grants event, where selected projects will be announced, discussed, and celebrated.

🗓️ SayPro Monthly Economic Grants Event Schedule

April SCDR-2 Edition

Organized by: SayPro Development Royalty
Hosted by: SayPro Development Strategic Partnerships Office
Supported by: SayPro Advice Desk Officer SCDR

📍 Event Theme:

“Empowering Local. Building National.”
Celebrating innovation, resilience, and inclusive growth through grassroots economic development.

📅 Proposed Date:

Friday, 26 April 2025

📍 Venue:

SayPro Community Empowerment Hall, or Partner Venue (TBD with local stakeholders)

📘 Event Program & Schedule

08:30 – 09:00 | Guest Arrival & Registration

• Onsite welcome desk managed by SayPro Advice Desk Officers
• Name tags, welcome packs, and event brochures provided

09:00 – 09:20 | Opening Ceremony

• Welcome Address: SayPro Development Royalty Executive
• Opening Remarks: Local Government or Business Chamber Representative
• Theme Introduction: SayPro Development Strategic Partnerships Office

09:20 – 10:00 | Keynote Address

• Speaker: Prominent local entrepreneur or SayPro Alumni success story
• Topic: “The Power of Community-Led Economic Growth”

10:00 – 10:30 | Grant Announcement Ceremony

• Presentation of selected projects under April SCDR-2
• Brief introductions by each project leader (2 minutes per project)
• Visual showcase or pitch decks displayed

10:30 – 11:00 | Tea Break & Networking

11:00 – 12:30 | Panel Discussion: “Local Impact, National Change”

• Moderator: SayPro Development Strategic Partnerships Officer
• Panelists:
  • Grant recipients
  • Local business leaders
  • SayPro Advice Desk Officer SCDR
  • Community NGO representatives
• Topics include:
  • Challenges in accessing funding
  • Sustainable impact models
  • Collaboration between small businesses and public-private sectors

12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch & Community Exhibition

• Informal networking
• Tables/stalls where selected grant recipients can showcase their products/services

13:30 – 14:30 | Skills and Strategy Session: “Making Grants Work for You”

• Workshop facilitated by SayPro Mentorship Program
• Includes budgeting tips, monitoring & evaluation tools, and community feedback loops

14:30 – 15:00 | Certificate Presentation & Group Photo

• Official acknowledgment of grant recipients and partner contributions
• Certificates handed over by SayPro leadership and community stakeholders

15:00 – 15:30 | Closing Remarks & Future Opportunities

• SayPro representative outlines upcoming opportunities, training, and continued support
• Testimonials from recipients and partners

15:30 – 16:00 | Informal Networking & Departure