California Consulting Community
Edition 67 / July 2021
California Consulting in Your Community
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California Consulting Secures over $9 Million in 90 days for Clients Statewide
California Consulting had a stellar second quarter with $9,013,587 secured for our clients.

Dan Rodriguez, CC Director of Operations, stated "Stellar returns for our clients start first with nurturing a positive working relationship with our client's staff!! The resulting grant award wins are teamwork at its best!"

The following grants have been awarded:

CALOES PSPS Supplemental Grant...................................................................... $12,000
Sustainable Transportation Program......................................................................$221,325
Habitat Conservation Fund.....................................................................................$200,000
SB 85 Wildfire Recovery Resiliency Grant..............................................................$395,000
SEL ACTION.............................................................................................................$24,300
Local Road Safety Program......................................................................................$40,000
NoVo SEL Action Awards/Education First Grant.......................................................$25,000
Learning Communities for School Success.........................................................$2,000,000
Public Works and Economic Assistance.................................................................$187,500
2021 AmeriCorps State Funding Opportunity..........................................................$325,939
CDE Education for Homeless Children and Youth....................................................$75,000
CDE Education for Homeless Children and Youth....................................................$75,000
Kroger Foundation Grant..........................................................................................$25,000
Local Road Safety Program......................................................................................$40,000
Housing and Sustainable Communities..................................................................$125,000
Local Road Safety Program......................................................................................$40,000
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program DR-4407............................................................$508,220
Learning Communities for School Success.............................................................$605,400
Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy Prop 8......................................................$1,000,000
COG - CMAQ...................................................................................................... $1,040,000
Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding.......................................................$48,903
Cultural, Community and Natural
Resources Grant Program – Step 3.....................................................................$2,000,000
Learning Communities for School Success......................................................... $1,376,400
Coronavirus Relief Fund, CARES ACT Dollars
Allocation (Cycle 2).................................................................................................$122,623
Coronavirus Relief Fund, CARES ACT Dollars Allocation.......................................$451,053
Edward Byrne Local Allocation Grant........................................................................$13,843
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant..............................................................$150,000
Emergency Solutions Grant – Corona Virus 2 (CV-2)..........................................$3,500,000
Sustainable Planning Transportation Grant Program..............................................$203,987
Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance
(CARES Act Supplemental Funding)....................................................................$2,217,668
CTE Facilities Grant............................................................................................ $2,080,999
League of Conservation Voters State Capacity
Building Grant......................................................................................................... $165,000
Energy Foundation....................................................................................................$70,000
Recreational Trails and Greenways.....................................................................$1,086,986
Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 10....................................................$320,000
Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 10....................................................$250,000
Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 10....................................................$249,975
Active Transportation Program Cycle 5...................................................................$945,631
LCVEF Democracy for All Civic Engagement Grant................................................ $50,000
Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency..............................................................$231,000
                                                                                       TOTAL: $9,013,587

Congratulations to our clients and the partnership with California Consulting grant writers who ensure successful applications.
California Consulting Securing Funding for Clients
Coachella Valley Unified School District Receives $2 Million from California Department of Education for the Learning Communities for School Success Program
CC congratulates Coachella Valley Unified School District(a CC client) for receiving the California Department of Education: Learning for School Sucess Program in the amount of $2 Million!

This most recent accomplishment is another example of the commitment of CVUSD's leadership to protect and promote a positive educational environment for its students.

It’s also a reflection of the dedication and hard work of CC Project Manager Dr. Julie High who ensured a successful grant application.

Thank you, Dr. High, and congratulations Coachella Valley USD!
CC Client Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Receives $395,000 for the SB 85 Wildfire Recovery Resiliency Grant
CC congratulates the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District (a CC client) for receiving the SB 85 Wildfire Recovery Resiliency Grant.

This most recent accomplishment is another example of the commitment of RSRPD's leadership to protect and promote fire safety for its residents.

It’s also a reflection of the dedication and hard work of CC Project Manager Ashley Ramsey who ensured a successful grant application.

Thank you, Ashley, and congratulations Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District.
The City of Waterford Receives $221,325 for the Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Program
CC congratulates the City of Waterford(a CC client) for receiving the California Department of Transportation Sustainable Transportation Program for $221,325.

This most recent accomplishment is another example of the commitment of the City's leadership to protect and promote transportation sustainability for Waterford.

It’s also a reflection of the dedication and hard work of CC Project Manager Cecily Harris who ensured a successful grant application.

Thank you, Cecily, and congratulations Waterford!
Client Spotlight:
Central Union Elementary School District
California Consulting is excited to spotlight our client, Central Union Elementary School District, for the month of July.

Central Union ESD has been a client for 7.5 years. Our partnership strategically secured $2,019,046 for the district. Central USD leadership's vision has guided the grant selection process and allowed the partnership to secure funding that was aligned with its vision.

Superintendent Addington stated: "Central Union has a great relationship with CC and the passion that our grant-writing consultant maintains to be a part of our District team and contributor to our success is unparalleled. We work hand in hand to find programs and supports, which complement the District’s needs, and goals and then we work collaboratively to attain our targets. This partnership has assisted us with leveraging our financial resources to complement District goals.

As superintendent, I welcome California Consulting’s partnership with our District initiatives. This is how our relationship has developed, as a partnership.  Our consultant has learned the District, held many conversations with leadership to understand our goals and targets, and has been attentive, insightful, and aggressive in bringing forth grant opportunities that have enhanced our programs to our students. The service and attention from California Consulting have been unequaled.

We look forward to many more years of continued partnership with them."

Central Union continues to enjoy a high return of investment of 631%!!!!
California Consulting Director of State Programs, Miriam De Loza met with several state agencies in the month of June to discuss grant opportunities and help gain insights into the vast array of resources available to grant applicants. Among these included, California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Energy Commission, and California Office of Emergency Services.

The feedback from these meetings is crucial in helping our team of grant writers navigate through the various funding opportunities available with these state agencies. Additionally, learning about the different resources available helps ensure our grant writers and clients are always in the know when new funding opportunities arise. 

Miriam is based in Sacramento and will continue to meet with state agencies to discuss grant funding opportunities. These meetings will allow California Consulting to maintain a consistent presence with state agencies that provide funding opportunities.
Upcoming Webinars
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Honorable Mentions
Municipal Management Association of Northern California and California Consulting Host Highly Successful Grant Writing Webinar

Municipal Management Association of Northern California (MMANC) hosted a grant webinar and invited California Consulting, inc. to conduct the presentation.

MMANC is an organization composed of city officials from kern county all the way up to the Oregon border. More than 54 city leaders participated in the grant webinar.

The grants webinar presentation was conducted by California Consulting, inc. Senior Grant Specialist Ashley Ramsey. Team members from California Consulting joining the webinar included Director of Communications Shasta Bell, Bay Area Senior Associate Stephen Sanger, and Director of State Programs from Sacramento Miriam De Loza.

Thank you MMANC for hosting this wonderful webinar and inviting California Consulting to conduct the presentation.
On the Horizon
CalTrans: Active Transportation Program (ATP) Grant Statewide Cycle 6                  

Deadline: TBD – Should be released Late 2021 or Spring/Early Summer 2022

Amount: Minimum funding request is $250,000 (Non-infrastructure projects, Safe Routes to Schools projects, Recreational Trails projects, and Planning projects are exempt from this and may apply for smaller amounts).

Match: None required

Eligibility: cities, counties, county transportation commissions, regional transportation planning agencies, MPOs, school districts, and transit districts

CalTrans: Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11

Deadline: TBD – Should be released late Spring/Early Summer 2022

Amount: $100,000 - $10 Million

Match: 10% of project cost

Eligibility: City, county, or a tribal government federally recognized within the State of California

Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Zero‑Emission Transit, School, and Shuttle Bus Program (administered by San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District)

Deadline: first-come-first-serve

Amount: Up to $400,000 per ZEV school bus

Eligibility: Public agencies in California


California Energy Commission: School Reopening Ventilation and Energy Efficiency Verification and Repair Program (SRVEVR)
Deadline: TBA

Eligibility: School districts and charter schools (LEAs)

Elizabeth Sabel Joins California Consulting as New Project Manager
California Consulting is pleased to welcomes Elizabeth Sabel as our New Project Manager.

Elizabeth Sabel is a grants professional with a background in non-profit fundraising. She has over 15 years of experience in researching and identifying funding prospects and writing successful government, foundation, and corporate grant proposals.
 
Elizabeth has secured funding for a wide range of projects with a focus on human services and expanding opportunities in under-served areas. Funded projects have supported youth mentoring, educational and employment services, reducing community violence, environmental conservation, youth transitioning from foster care, and individuals returning to the community from prison and jail.
 
Elizabeth has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Arizona and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and enjoys exploring the backroads and small towns of Northern California with her husband.
Reverend Dwight Williams Joins California Consulting as New Business Development Associate
California Consulting welcomes REv. Dwight Williams as new Business Development Associate for Central California

Reverend Dwight Williams is born and raised in Stockton, California, where he has always had a passion for public service. At the age of 19, Dwight was, at the time, one of the youngest ordained Ministers in the Central Valley region.

Dwight has deep nonprofit experience as a pastor, community development director, and public relations expert. He has been a candidate for public office, serving on numerous boards and commissions, and has a deep passion for public policy issues. Specializing in areas of housing, planning, religious liberty, economic development, and community engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions WebSeries
Episode 10 has Arrived
California Consulting Project Manager Cecily Harris, answers the question "What are some best practices for writing a Parks and Rec Grant" during episode 10 of our FAQ series. You can view this and other Frequently Asked Questions on our CaliforniaConsultingChannel on Youtube.

Please like and subscribe to be immediately updated once our next episode arrives!!
Featured Municipal Grants
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

Deadline: rolling

Amount: varies

Match: 25%

Eligibility: State agencies, local governments, special districts, and Federally recognized tribes. Some private nonprofit organizations are eligible consistent with 44 CFR §206.221and 206.434.

U.S. Department of Justice: BJA FY 21 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies

Deadline: July 26, 2021



U.S. Department of Commerce: FY 2020 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs including CARES Act Funding

Deadline: There are no submission deadlines under this opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the publication of a new PWEAA NOFO.

Amount: $100,000 to $30 million

Match: Yes - Generally, the amount of an EDA award may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the project.

Eligibility: (i) District Organization of a designated Economic Development District; (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; (iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or (v) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State.

Featured Educational Grants
California Department of Education: Specialized Secondary Programs (SSP)

APPLICATION AVAILABLE: JULY 30, 2021

Deadline: September 10, 2021

Amount: Up to $100,000

Match: No

Eligibility: Local educational agencies

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FY 2021 Preventing School Violence: BJA’s STOP School Violence Program

Deadline: August 16, 2021

Amount: Total anticipated amount of funding is $74,000,000. Each award is three years (36 months) in duration.

Eligibility: City or township governments, County governments, Independent school districts, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Special district governments, State governments

MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation

Deadline: Continuous – Applications are reviewed quarterly by the Board of Directors

Amount: Up to $150,000

Eligibility: Nonprofits, public schools, municipalities, MLB Club, or American Indian Tribe. Board is looking for innovative and creative ideas to increase baseball/softball opportunities for youth (20 and under), related experience, committed staff, financial stability, a business plan to attract other funders, helping underserved youth.

Dollar General: Beyond Words

Deadline: Ongoing

Amount: $10,000 to $20,000

Eligibility: Public schools with existing libraries prior to a disaster. Must be within 36 months of a disaster and within 20 miles of a Dollar General store. See eligibility for further details.

Team Member Spotlight:
Karen Simpson
California Consulting is pleased to spotlight our Senior Project Manager, Karen Simpson.

Karen Simpson joins Californian Consulting as a Project Manager located in Southern California. She has served within municipal government for 27 years for the Cities of Los Angeles, and Pomona, California. Karen has garnered her grant-writing skills for Federal and State funding opportunities from multiple Community and Economic Development programs.

She has extensive knowledge and training in grant program management, grant research, grant writing, and post-award program compliance. She is skilled in building collaborates between community-based organizations, faith-based entities, educational, and social institutions, which resulted in Federal grant awards totaling $10.4 million in less than 7 years. She has written grants addressing: at-risk children and youth, K-12 education, job training, homeless assistance, economic development, housing improvement, and lead-hazard control.
Karen is an Independent Grant Consultant for non-profit organizations providing grant writing services, capacity building, and funding strategies to help meet needs in underserved neighborhoods.
New Clients
California Consulting is honored that the City of Norco and Stillwater Treatment has asked us to provide grant writing services. We look forward to collaborating with them to help transform their vision into their legacy.
Renewals
California Consulting is honored that the City Stanton, City of Yucca Valley, City of Manteca, and Coachella Valley Unified School District have renewed their contract. Thank you for your continued confidence in our services.
Contact our Representatives in Your Area
Ventura County
Ventura County cities, school districts, special districts, and nonprofits are encouraged to contact Senior Consultant, Francine Castanon, for assistance with information about upcoming grants.

Please contact Francine at Francine@californiaconsulting.org.
Bay Area/ Northern California
Bay Area and Northern California cities, school districts, special districts, and nonprofits are encouraged to contact Senior Consultant, Stephen Sanger, for assistance with information about upcoming grants your entity may be eligible for.

Please contact Stephen at Stephen@californiaconsulting.org or 510-866-6454.
Kern County
Kern County cities, school districts, special districts, and nonprofits are encouraged to contact Senior Consultant, Matthew Park, for assistance with information regarding upcoming grants.

Please contact Matthew at Matthew@californiaconsulting.org