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California Consulting LLC: "Putting Clients First"
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California Consulting finishes 2018 Strong by
Securing over $13.3 Million for Clients
California Consulting is proud to announce 2018's 4th quarter exceeded expectations. In the fourth quarter of 2018 California Consulting's team members generated the following awards for clients.
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KNBR Step Up to Education
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Castro Valley Unified School District
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$4,000
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Active Transportation Program
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City of Stockton
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$4,390,000
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LWCF
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City of Tustin
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$1,500,000
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CTC Local Solutions
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Poway Unified School District
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$150,000
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CTC Local Solutions
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Castro Valley Unified School District
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$355,212
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Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 9
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City of Murrieta
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$247,435
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Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
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City of Manteca
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$250,000
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Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
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City of Manteca
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$1,934,640
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Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
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City of Manteca
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$681,390
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LA County Parks and Recreation Prop Competitive Grant Fund Open Space
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City of Maywood
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$223,373
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Public Benefit
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Mendota Unified School District
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$63,330
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Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program
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City of Bell
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$255,878
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School Bus Replacement Grant
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Coachella Valley USD
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$251,000
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SJVAPCD - Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle
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City of Manteca
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$100,000
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Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) grants
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Kern High School District
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$668,097
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Urban Greening Grant
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City of Blythe
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$187,500
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Urban Greening Grant
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City of Bakersfield
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$835,504
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Teacher Residency Capacity Grant
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Poway Unified School District
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$50,000
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CA Fresh School Meals grant
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Warner Unified School District
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$70,000
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Building Communities- Advisory Services Related to Planning and Health
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City of Bell
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$25,000
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Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program
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City of Bell
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$336,718
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MSRC Local Government Allocation Grant
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City of Maywood
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$7,059
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MSRC Local Government Allocation Grant
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City of Baldwin Park
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$49,030
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WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants
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City of Bakersfield
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$743,300
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Grand Total:
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$13,378,466
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"Finishing 2018 was an important goal for our team and I'm proud to say we accomplished our mission. Our goal is to provide top quality grant resources services for our clients and these awards are the best evidence of our work." stated, Dan Rodriguez, California Consulting's Director of Operations.
Since opening in 2004, California Consulting has secured over $1.7 billion dollars for its clients through federal, state, nonprofit, and private foundation funding.
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GRANT AWARDS:
 CC congratulates the City of Stockton (a CC client) for being awarded the Caltrans Active Transportation Program (ATP) in the amount of $4,390,000 from the California Department of Transportation.
These monies will fund the California Street Separated Bikeway Project.
This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the City's leadership to protect and promote the quality of life for its residents.
It's also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CC Project Manager, Danielle Sotelo, who ensured a successful grant application.
Thank you so much, Danielle, and congratulations Stockton!
 California Consulting congratulates the City of Manteca for receiving the CalTrans Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP Cycle 9) in the amount of $2,866,030.
This is another example of the City of Manteca's leadership to promote and protect the quality of life for its residents.
It is also an example of California Consulting Project Manager, Sigfrido Rivera's, hard work and dedication to ensure the successful application.
Congratulations, City of Manteca!
 CC congratulates the City of Tustin (a CC client) for receiving the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant in the amount of $1,500,000.
This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the City's leadership to protect and promote the quality of life for its residents.
It's also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CC who ensured a successful grant application.
Congratulations City of Tustin!
 CC congratulates the City of Glendale (a CC client) for receiving the CalTRANS Highway Safety and Improvement Program (HSIP) for two projects totaling over $1.2 Million.
These funds will fund pedestrian crossing projects as well as a guard rail project. This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of Glendale's leadership to protect and promote the quality of life for its residents.
It's also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CC Project Manager, Ashley Ramsey, who ensured a successful grant application.
Thank you, Ashley, and congratulations City of Glendale!
 CC congratulates the City of Bell (a CC client) for being awarded Body Worn Camera Grant in the amount of $511,756 from the Department of Justice.
This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the City of Bell's leadership to protect and promote the quality of life for its residents.
It's also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CC Project Manager, David Marquez, who ensured a successful grant application.
Thank you, David, and congratulations City of Bell!
 CC congratulates the City of Baldwin Park (a CC client) for being awarded Homeless Implementation Grant in the amount of $169,200.
The project goal is to increase the supply of interim and permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness within the City of Baldwin Park. Grant funds will provide technical assistance and consulting services, and support a land assessment and feasibility study to conduct the following activities:
* Develop and implement land acquisition strategies that will result in an increase in supportive housing supply
* Implement land use/zoning changes to reduce barriers to interim and permanent housing
* Achieve city compliance with CA Senate Bill 2
* Implement city policy changes that result in changes to increase the housing supply
This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the City of Bell's leadership to protect and promote the quality of life for its residents.
It's also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CC Project Manager, David Marquez, who ensured a successful grant application.
Thank you, David, and congratulations City of Baldwin Park!
 CC congratulates Poway Unified School District (a CC client) for being awarded CTC Local Solutions Grant in the amount of $150,000.
This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of Poway Unified's leadership to protect and promote the quality of life for its students.
It's also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CC Project Manager, Dana Leusch, who ensured a successful grant application.
Thank you, Dana, and congratulations Poway USD!
CC congratulates the City of Baldwin Park, El Monte, and South El Monte for receiving the Homeless Implementation Grant (Collaborative/ Joint Application) in the amount for $113,000.
This funding award is f
or housing navigators and housing coordinators to build their regional approach to tackling homelessness, the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative and United Way of Greater Los Angeles announced the award of more than $3.8 million in Measure H funding to bolster the work of cities in implementing city-specific plans to combat and prevent homelessness.
This funding award is a significant next step in strengthening the collaboration between the County and cities in the region, which are united in their commitment to address this complex humanitarian crisis.
This application was written by CC Project Manager, Karen Simpson, who ensured a successful grant application.
Thank you, Karen, and congratulations to everyone!
CC congratulates the City of Baldwin Park, El Monte, and South El Monte for receiving the Homeless Implementation Grant (Collaborative/ Joint Application) in the amount for $85,000.
This award is for the assessment of land/property and capital improvements to homes for shared housing.
This application was written by CC Project Manager, Karen Simpson, who ensured a successful grant application.
Thank you, Karen, and congratulations to everyone!
 CC congratulates Huntington Beach City School District for being awarded the Lowe's Toolbox Grant in the amount of $5,000.
This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of HBCSD's leadership to promote the quality of education for its students.
It's also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CC Project Manager Ilya Malinsky, who ensured a successful grant application.
Thank you, Ilya, and congratulations HBCSD!
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California Consulting Hosts Proposition 68 Informational Call with 50 Cities Attending
 Recently, Calfornia Consulting hosted an Informational Proposition 68 Conference Call that featured special guests from the California State Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services. Over 50 Cities attended the meeting and had a chance to ask questions during the Q&A session. California Consulting is happy to provide a list of all the
programs offered by Prop. 68 here.
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California Consulting Welcomes Susan Phipps Carr as New Project Manager
 Califonria Consulting is pleased to welcome Susan Phipps Carr as our newest Project Manaer. Susan is a Southern California native with over 30 years of grant writing experience. She has written the Los Angeles City Housing Authority and Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation as well nonprofit organizations in California and Texas.
Ms. Carr has secured over $165,000,000 in grant programs and comes to California consulting with extensive knowledge in Redevelopment Agencies, Housing Department, Community Development Departments, and State HCD Programs.
Ms. Carr has a Master's degree in Human Services and Human Development at Pepperdine, University.
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Municipal Grant Opportunities:
Education Grant Opportunities:
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New Clients:
WELCOME
California Consulting is honored that the City of El Monte has asked us to provide grant writing services. We look forward to strategically working with them to help turn their vision into their legacy.
RENEWALS
CC is honored that the
City of Redwood City,
City of Millbrae, and
South Whittier School District have decided to renew their contract. Thank you for your continued support in our services. We look forward to continuing our partnership to help transform their vision into their legacy.
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ON THE GO:
 2/2/19- California Consulting Associate Francine Castanon attended the ICA conference in Santa Barbara this weekend and met with several of our clients. Tai Sunnanon has done wonderful work at ICA and we are proud to provide grant services for many ICA members. California
Consulting is proud to be a Bronze Sponsor of ICA.
 1/31/19- California Consulting Director of Operations Dan Rodiguez attended the ISDOC Quarterly Membership Luncheon held at MWDOC/OCWD Joint Boardroom. California Consulting i
s a Sponsor of CSDA and proud to support the work of special districts across the State.
 1/31/19-
California Consulting CEO Steve Samuelian was happy to attend the Los Angeles Swearing-in ceremony for our new California State Treasurer Fiona Ma. Congratulations Fiona! Steve is pictured with Matt Gaines, Harout Semerdjian,California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, and Dorene Dominguez.
California Consulting Associate, Lee Neves, met with the City of Newman to discuss our grant work.
 1/28/19-
California Consulting Statewide Senior Director Holly Bachman attended the ASBCSD General Membership Meeting held at Rancho Cucamonga's Special District - The Frontier Project. Holly presented an update on upcoming grants at the beginning of the meeting. Holly is pictured with Chris Palmer, CSDA -Public Affairs Field Coordinator.
 1/22/19-
The L.A. County Business Federation (BizFed) held their annual officer installation ceremony held at Nixon Peabody in downtown Los Angeles. L-R Newly installed BizFed Chairman Steve Bullock, CFO of Cerrell and Associates, BizFed Chairwoman-elect Sandy Sanchez of Five Points Communities, Bizfed'first ever Board Chairwoman Holly Schroeder of the Santa Clarita Valley EDC, and BizFed Executive Member Steve Samuelian.
  California Consulting Associate, Stephen Sanger, met with the City of Fairfield to discuss our grant work.
 1/17/19-
California Consulting Associate, Lee Neves, attended the League of California Cities Sacramento Welcome Reception held at Devere's Irish Pub.
 1/16/19-
California Consulting CEO Steve Samuelian attended the Corporate Council Reception at City Club for members and prospective members. Steve sits on the Corporate Council of
City Club LA
. Leaders joining Steve at the reception included Los Angeles County Business Federation Chairwoman
Hilary Norton
, Los Angeles African-American Chamber President Angela Gibson, Nawbo La President
Schenae Rourk
, L.A. County Assessor
Jeffrey Prang
, Russ Trice from Norton, Rose, Fulbright LLP,
Harlisha Hamm
from the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and others. Thank you City Club LA and General Manager
Larry Ahlquist
for a wonderful event. Steve is pictured with NAWBO-LA President Schenae Rourk, Los Angeles Business Federation Chairwoman Hillary Norton, and Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffery Prang
California Consulting Associate, Lee Neves, met with the City of Patterson to discuss our grant work.
 1/15/19-
CEO Steve Samuelian had the pleasure of meeting with the President and Cabinet of San Bernardino Valley College at the campus. California Consulting, Inc Senior Project Manager Sigfrido Rivera also attended the meeting. California Consulting is proud to provide grant referral services for the San Bernardino Community College District, San Bernardino Valley
College, and Crafton Hills College
Calfornia Consulting Associate, Stephen Sanger, met with the City of V
acaville to discuss our grant work.
 1/14/19-
California Consulting Statewide Senior Director, Holly Bachman, attended the League of California Cities Riverside County Division Membership Meeting in Eastvale CA. Holly is pictured with Bill Zimmerman, Mayor, City of Menifee.
 1/10/19- California Consulting Associate Mathew Park met with Kern High School District to discuss our grant work.
 1/13/19-
California Consulting CEO,
Steve Samuelian
, and California Special Districts Association So. Cal. Director, Chris Palmer, at the Association of California Cities, Orange County city leaders reception on January 10, 2019. California Consulting, Inc is a proud sponsor of CSDA and pleased to provide grant writing services for several special districts across the State.
 California Consulting Associate Lee Neves, met with the City of Manteca to discuss our grant work.
 1/3/19-
CC Statewide Senior Director, Holly Bachman, attended the League of California Cities Los Angeles Division Membership Meeting held at the California Community Foundation
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Client Spotlight: Huntington Beach City School District
California Consulting is pleased to spotlight the Huntington Beach City School District.
Huntington Beach City School District has developed a strong educational community that has long been associated with achievement in excellence in education.
The District is committed to providing academic programs and class instruction of the highest quality where there is a strong emphasis on achieving proficient in every facet of their curriculum.
HBCSD is dedicated to deliver opportunities that broaden the scope of learning with a strong focus on a safe learning atmosphere for all.
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Team Member Spotlight:
Holly Bachman
California Consulting is pleased to spotlight our Statewide Senior Dirctor, Holly Bachman.
Holly oversees our clients and potential clients throughout California. Holly joined California Consulting with over 16 years of experince in business development, marketing, and public relations.
Holly received her B.A. in Sociology/Social Psychology from the University of Minnesota and has been living in California for the past 11 years.
She enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching movies, attending sporting events, and most importantly giving back to the community through mentoring and organizing various local and national events that promote identity, diversity, and unity. She currently resides in the Pasadena area.
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MUNICIPAL OPPORTUNITIES:
 California Department of Parks and Recreation: Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP)
Deadline: Deadline will be Summer 2019 (Specific date TBD)
Amount: $200,000 to $8.5 million
Match: None
Eligibility: Cities, counties, districts, JPA's and Nonprofits
A PROJECT must involve either DEVELOPMENT or a combination of ACQUISITION and DEVELOPMENT to:
1. Create a NEW PARK, or
2. EXPAND an EXISTING PARK, or
3. RENOVATE an EXISTING PARK
California Department of Parks and Recreation: Regional Parks Program (Proposition 68)
Deadline: TBD. Draft Guidelines will be posted for public review in 2019
Amount: $23,125,000 for entire program
Eligibility: Counties, regional park districts, JPA's and nonprofit organizations
Eligible Projects:
- Acquisition for new or enhanced public access and use
- Development to create or renovate:
- Trails, with preference given to multiuse trails over single-use trails
- Regional sports complexes
- Visitor and interpretive facilities
- Other types of recreation and support facilities in regional parks
 California Health Facilities Financing Authority: Community Services Infrastructure Grant Program (CSI)
Deadline: April 30, 2019
Amount: $65,813,000 for entire program.
Eligibility: Counties or counties acting jointly
The Community Services Infrastructure Grant Program intends to expand access to jail and prison diversion programs and services; create or expand mental health treatment facilities, substance use disorder treatment facilities, and trauma-centered service facilities in local communities; and reduce the need of mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, and trauma-centered services in jails and prisons. The 2017-2018 budget bill appropriated $65,813,000 to fund capital projects under the Community Services Infrastructure Grant Program.
 California Energy Commission: Wildfire: Assessing and Preparing for Risks Under Climate Change (GFO-18-301)
Deadline: March 13, 2019
Amount: Up to $5 million
Match: No
Eligibility: Public and private entities, with the exception of local publicly owned electric utilities
The purpose of this solicitation is to develop tools and analysis to inform energy policy and planning decisions. The funded applied research and development project must fill gaps in knowledge of fire science and apply that new knowledge to improve models to assess wildfire risk for grid operations and planning. The project will develop next-generation wildfire risk models at both local and statewide scales. Such models are needed to help ensure resiliency of the electric grid in the near- and long-terms in the face of the growing wildfire risk under climate change. This solicitation is seeking specific advances in wildfire modeling regarding extreme weather and wind events, the effects of widespread tree mortality, the dynamics of vegetation/fuel with climate change, and fire behavior in the wildland-urban interface (WUI).
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EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES:
 San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District: Electric School Bus Incentive Program
Deadline: Continuous
Amount: Up to $400,000
Match: Not specified
Eligibility: Must be in SJVAPCD eligible counties. The applicant must be the school bus owner that is a public school district, Joint Power Authorities (JPA), or private company that is contracted with a public school to transport public school children to and from school.
The Electric School Bus Incentive Program provides monetary incentives for the replacement of existing diesel yellow school buses that transport public school children to and from school with all electric school buses. Eligible applicants are public school districts, Joint Power Authorities (JPA), and privately owned yellow school buses that are contracted with a public school to transport public school children. Applicants must obtain an executed contract from the SJVAPCD prior to the order or purchase of new all electric school bus.
 California Department of Education:Child Care Facilities Revolving Fund General Facilities Application FY 2018-19
Deadline: July 30, 2019
Amount: $26.8 million for entire program
Match: No
Eligibility: Institutions of higher education, local educational agencies, nonprofit organizations
The Child Care Facilities Revolving Fund (CCFRF) General Facilities loan provides funding for the purchase of new relocatable child care facilities for lease to school districts and contracting agencies that provide child care and development services. Applicant agencies receiving funds under the CCFRF General Facilities loans must repay the CDE over a ten-year period, interest free. The CCFRF is not a grant program. Eligible grade levels are Pre-K through 6th.
 U.S. Department of Education: Institute of Education Sciences (IES): Low-Cost, Short-Duration Evaluation of Education Interventions
Deadline: March 7, 2019
Amount: No ceiling
Match: No
Eligibility: Applicants must have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research. Nonprofits, for-profit organizations, public and private agencies and institutions of higher education, such as colleges and universities.
In awarding these grants, the Institute of Education Sciences (Institute) intends to provide national leadership in expanding fundamental knowledge and understanding of (1) developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for a disability, (2) education outcomes for all
students from early childhood education through postsecondary and adult education, and (3) employment and wage outcomes when relevant (such as for students who engaged in career and technical, postsecondary, or adult education). The Institute's research grant programs are designed to provide interested individuals and the general public with reliable and valid information about education practices that support learning and improve academic achievement and access to education opportunities for all students. These interested individuals include parents, educators, students, researchers, and policymakers. In carrying out its grant programs, the Institute provides support for programs of research
in areas of demonstrated national need.
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