California Consulting Community
Edition 69 / September 2021
California Consulting in Your Community
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The City Of Stockton Received $1,040,000 for the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Grant
The San Joaquin Council of Governments awarded the City of Stockton, a CC Client, $1,040,000 for the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Grant.

These monies will go toward a new installation of a 3-way traffic signal at Alpine & West and Alpine & California with an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant crosswalk and additional amenities.

The direct effect on the community with signal timing and a new installation will raise the average speed of the area from 26mph to 35mph. The installation will happen with minor geometric road modifications that will impact the traffic significantly by the coordination.

California Consulting Senior Project Manager Ashley Ramsey wrote this highly competitive application.
California Consulting Securing Funding for Clients
The City of Lancaster Receives $200,000 from the Habitat Conservation Fund
The City of Lancaster Receives $200,000 from the Habitat Conservation Fund CC congratulates the City of Lancaster (a CC client) for receiving the $200,000 from the Habitat Conservation Fund.

This most recent accomplishment is another example of the commitment of the city's leadership to protect and promote the well-being of its residents.

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

Thank you, Ilya, and congratulations to the City of Lancaster!
South Whittier School District Receives $72,486 for the CDE Lunch Equipment Assistance Grant
California Consulting client South Whittier School Districts was awarded $72,486 for the California Department of Education Lunch Equipment Assistance grant.

These monies will be used to update the kitchen and equipment at Carmela Elementary.
This is a wonderful example of South Whittier School District's leadership vision to provide quality educational environment for its students.

It's also a reflection of the hard work and dedication of CC Senior Statewide Project Manager, Dana Leusch, who successfully wrote the winning application.

Thank you, Dana, and congratulations to SWSD!
Client Spotlight: City of Albany
California Consulting is excited to recognize the City of Albany. The City of Albany is dedicated to maintaining its small-town ambiance, responding to the needs of a diverse community, and providing a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment. 

Albany prides itself on being a safe, community-oriented city, with strong services and programs for youth, families, and the elderly. It is a city made up largely of single-family homes and small businesses. Albany's small-town character is exemplified by its "Main Street," Solano Avenue, a pedestrian-friendly business district composed primarily of small shops, and home to some of the Bay area's best restaurants!

Albany's public schools have an outstanding reputation with student test scores at the elementary, middle, and high school levels among the highest in the state. Albany is beautifully located on the eastern shoreline of the San Francisco Bay, directly east of the Golden Gate Bridge.

To learn more about the CIty of Albany, please visit their website https://www.albanyca.org/
California Consulting Director of State Programs Miriam De Loza met with the State Employment Training Panel in the month of August to discuss grant opportunities and learn about the many resources available to entities that seek funding. The feedback received helps our team of grant writers navigate through the various resources available to those seeking funding. Additionally, the regular meetings with state granting agencies ensure our grant writers and clients stay current with the latest funding sources.

Miriam is based in Sacramento and continues to meet with state agencies to discuss grant funding opportunities. These meetings will allow California Consulting to maintain a consistent presence with state granting agencies.
California Consulting's Continuing Education for our Grant Writers
California Consulting continues to provide education to our grant writers to further their knowledge about upcoming grants. Most recently, CC held a training on the CalSHAPE Grant.

These meetings are taught by CC Senior Project Manager Ashley Ramsey who has in-depth and working knowledge and can provide hands-on experience in writing these highly competitive grants.

California Consulting's continuing education courses are designed to help our grant writers provide the best possible application for our clients and another reason CC outshines the competition.
Upcoming Webinars
California Consulting Welcomes Melissa Lisk as our new Project Manager
California Consulting Welcomes Melissa Lisk as our new Project Manager.

Melissa M. Lisk has 10 years’ experience working in Higher Education. Lisk has obtained a vast array of writing experiences in creative, corporate, and academic writing.

Lisk has an in-depth knowledge base in research and education. In 2020, Melissa received her certification in Grant Writing from the University of South Carolina. She has an M.A., in English with an emphasis in Borderland Studies and Technical Writing.
Honorable Mentions
California Consulting is honored to be featured in the ACSA Region 18 Weekly Newsletter. We continue to offer ACSA up-to-date Education grant opportunities.
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California Consulting is featured in the Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) Weekly newsletter. Check out our upcoming webinar! We are very honored with this recognition.

California Consulting is honored to be featured in the MMANC Newsletter. Our Upcoming webinar with Senator Anna Caballero is going to be very informative
On the Horizon
Total Funds: $439 million
Minimum: N/A
Maximum: $10 million
Match: 100% (dollar-for-dollar)
Application Due: TBD
Total Funds: $296 million
Minimum: TBD
Maximum: TBD
Match: TBD
Application Due: January 2022 or sooner
Frequently Asked Questions WebSeries
California Consulting has an ongoing series that answers our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope these short videos will educate and entertain. Our project managers deliver quick and concise information that is designed to help you understand the grant writing world.
Featured Municipal Grants
 
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

Deadline: Continuous (application has been changed to a rolling deadline)

Amount: Project maximum is unspecified. $150,000 for a single jurisdiction plan, $250,000 for a multi-jurisdiction plan.

Match: Generally, HMA funds may be used to pay up to 75% of the eligible activity costs. The
remaining 25% of eligible activity costs are derived from non-Federal sources

Eligibility: States, local communities, and tribal governments


Funding Priorities:
·       Local Hazard Mitigation Plans (LHMP) updates that will expire within 24 months.
·       All other LHMP updates.
· projects with a high level of design that can begin construction within 90 days of FEMA approval, in declared counties.
· projects with a high level of design that can begin construction within 90 days of FEMA approval, in all other counties.
·       Whole community risk reduction/large critical infrastructure wildfire projects.
·       Whole community risk reduction/large critical infrastructure projects for other hazard types.
·       Wildfire projects in any county.
·       All hazard-type projects in any county.
·       Planning related activities.
·       Five percent (5%) Initiative projects.
CalRecycle: Rubberized Pavement Grant Program

Deadline: September 29, 2021

Amount: $250,000 maximum for Individual Application. If applying for a joint application, the maximum grant award shall not be greater than $350,000. The Lead or a participating jurisdiction is limited to no more than $250,000 of the grant award.

Match: No

Eligibility: Cities, counties, regional park districts, special districts, Joint Powers Authorities, state agencies, and Qualifying Indian Tribes


An application may include rubberized pavement (hot-mix and chip seal) projects for roadways, Class 1 bikeways, greenways, and disability access at parks. A greenway is a travel corridor for pedestrians, bicycles, non-motorized vehicle transportation, recreation, or a combination thereof, located along with natural landscape features, such as an urban watercourse.
California Department of Parks and Recreation: Outdoor Equity Grant Program

Deadline: October 8, 2021

Amount: $20,000 to $700,000

Match: No

Eligibility: All Public Agencies (local, state, and federal government, school districts and educational agencies, joint powers authorities, open-space authorities, regional open-space districts, and other relevant public agencies); Nonprofits (501c3 organizations)

U.S. Economic Development Administration: FY 2021 American Rescue Plan Act Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

Deadline: While EDA encourages eligible applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible, EDA strongly advises eligible applicants to submit complete applications no later than January 31, 2022. Suggested Application Submission date on EDA website: March 15, 2022.

Amount: $100,000 to $10 million
Match: Yes
Eligibility: Cities, counties, states, special districts, IHEs, nonprofits, and tribal governments.

This NOFO posting is for the EDA Competitive Tourism Grants ONLY.
Featured Educational Grants
 
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

Deadline: Continuous (application has been changed to a rolling deadline)

Amount: Project maximum is unspecified. $150,000 for a single jurisdiction plan, $250,000 for a multi-jurisdiction plan.

Match: Generally, HMA funds may be used to pay up to 75% of the eligible activity costs. The
remaining 25% of eligible activity costs are derived from non-Federal sources

Eligibility: States, local communities, and tribal governments


Funding Priorities:
·       Local Hazard Mitigation Plans (LHMP) updates that will expire within 24 months.
·       All other LHMP updates.
· projects with a high level of design that can begin construction within 90 days of FEMA approval, in declared counties.
· projects with a high level of design that can begin construction within 90 days of FEMA approval, in all other counties.

·       Whole community risk reduction/large critical infrastructure wildfire projects.
·       Whole community risk reduction/large critical infrastructure projects for other hazard types.
·       Wildfire projects in any county.
·       All hazard-type projects in any county.
·       Planning related activities.
·       Five percent (5%) Initiative projects.
Building Resilient Infrastructure Communities (BRIC) (Program replaces the previous “Pre-Disaster Mitigation “PDM” Program) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
 
Deadline: NOI deadline September 20, 2021, full application deadline December 1, 2021.

Amount: Varies - $160 million for the entire program
 
Match: Yes – 25%
 
Eligibility: State agencies, local governments, special districts, and some private nonprofits
 
California Department of Parks and Recreation: Outdoor Equity Grant Program

Deadline: October 8, 2021

Amount: $20,000 to $700,000

Match: No

Eligibility: All Public Agencies (local, state, and federal government, school districts and educational agencies, joint powers authorities, open-space authorities, regional open-space districts, and other relevant public agencies); Nonprofits (501c3 organizations)

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.

Team Member Spotlight:
Director of Operations Dan Rodriguez
Dan Rodriguez is California Consulting. Inc.’s Director of Operations. Prior to California Consulting, Dan held various positions as government relations with municipalities and agencies specializing in business development and investor relations consulting, a former Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed) Business Development and Investment Relations Consultant, and as CEO for the Boys and Girls Clubs for Brea-Placentia-Yorba Linda for 7 years. He also served as volunteer Board Chair for Pomona Valley Boys & Girls Club.

A former elected official for the City of Pomona and appointed Vice-Mayor where he co-chaired the Mayor’s Violence Prevention Task Force resulting in the formation of the Pomona Youth Commission and the Pomona’s Youth and Family Master Plan. Prior to being appointed Vice-Mayor, Dan was employed with the Pomona Unified School District as a High School Police Officer and Child Welfare & Attendance Manager, and Superintendent Special Liaison for over 15 years.

Dan earned his Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership & Development, 2005, Biola University, La Mirada, CA, and is pursuing Biomass Broker License and Blockchain Certification.
New Clients
California Consulting is honored that the Corona-Norco Unified School District, the City of San Juan Bautista, the City of El Segundo, the City of Simi Valley, and the West Kern Water District have 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 of Vacaville and Alum Rock Union 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