California Consulting Community
Edition 68 / August 2021
California Consulting in Your Community
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Twentynine Palms Receive $2 million for Proposition 68 Cultural, Community, and Natural Resources Grant Program
The City of Twenty Nine Palms Received the Proposition 68 Cultural, Community, and Natural Resources Grant Program which was awarded earlier in 2021 to the tune of $2 million dollars.
 
This dual-purpose cultural and visitor center project includes support amenities such as sidewalks, paseo, curb, gutters, parking, lighting, and landscaping with trees and shrubs. The building will house two key entities; a visitor center for Joshua Tree National Park and a cultural center and museum for the Twentynine Palms (Chemehuevi) and the San Manuel (Serrano) Bands of Mission Indians.
 
This center will showcase elements of the park's Campbell collection of prehistoric, historic, and tribal artifacts, which date back 10,000 years to the earliest human habitation of the area known as the Pinto Basin Culture. The cultural center will also incorporate a stage for cultural performances, exhibitions, and community events. 

California Consulting Project Manager, Ilya Malinsky, wrote the award-winning application.
California Consulting Securing Funding for Clients
The City of Maywood Received 3 Different Grant Awards Totaling $387,008
The City of Maywood has had an incredible month as it has seen 3 major grant awards secured. The BJA, Edward Byrne Local Allocation Grant in the amount of $16,758, the Permanent Local Housing Allocation in the amount of $220,250, and the Local Early Action Program in the amount of $150,000. These three awards total $387,008.

California Consulting Project Manager, David Marquez, ensured the successful applications. We are honored to have the City of Maywood as a client and look forward to our continued partnership.
City of Vacaville Receives $216,146 for the SBA Shuttered Venue Operations Grant
CC congratulates the City of Vacaville (a CC client) for receiving the Shuttered Venue Operations Grant in the amount of $216,146 from the Small Business Administration.

This most recent accomplishment is another example of the commitment of Vacaville's leadership to promote the quality of life for its residents.

It’s also a reflection of the dedication and hard work of CC Project Manager Diana Dinnerman who ensured a successful grant application. Thank you, Diana, and congratulations to the City of Vacaville!
City of Imperial Beach Receives $48,125 for the Cal RecycleTire Derived Product Grant
CC Congratulates The City of Imperial Beach who received $48,125 for the Cal Recycle Tire Derived Product Grant.

This most recent accomplishment is another example of the commitment of Imperial Beach's leadership to improve the quality of life for its residents.

It's also a reflection of the dedication and hard work of CC Project Manager Audra Lee who ensured a successful application.

Thank you, Audra, and congratulations to the City of Imperial Beach!
Client Spotlight: City of Newman
The City of Newman has partnered with California Consulting over the last 7.5 years and we are excited to feature them in our newsletter.

The City of Newman and California Consulting have secured funding from CA State Parks Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), CalRecycle Tire Derived Product Grant, Cal Fire Urban & Community Forestry Green Trees for the Golden State Grant. and the USDOJ Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program just to name a few.

This has been a successful partnership, in that, the City of Newman has seen a 157% return on its investment. We are honored the city has entrusted us with their grant writing for so many years and look forward to our continued partnership.
  • State Programs Director Miriam De Loza met with Senator Connie Leyva's legislative staff this week to go over grant opportunities. Over the years, California Consulting has worked with several clients in Senator Leyva's district to help secure funding for communities in need. Miriam is based in Sacramento and continues to meet with state agencies and elected officials to discuss upcoming funding opportunities.

  • State Programs Director Miriam De Loza met with Senator Anna Caballero's staff this week to discuss funding opportunities with the state legislature. California Consulting, Inc. has worked with several clients in the district over the years and looks forward to continuing to help communities like these secure funding through our grant writing services.

  • California Consulting Director of State Programs Miriam De Loza met with staff from the California Department of Water Resources Control Board this week to discuss funding opportunities. A lot of helpful information was shared on current funding availability with the department and other sources. The information gathered from these meetings helps our clients and grant writing team keep up with the latest funding opportunities. 

  • California Consulting Director of State Programs Miriam De Loza met with Assemblymember Friedman's Staff on Monday to discuss upcoming funding opportunities with the State Legislature. The meeting was very informative and provided a general overview of funding sources included in the new budget.

  • California Consulting Director of State Programs Miriam De Loza met with representatives from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Sacramento headquarters last Friday to discuss various funding opportunities. The meeting included a brief overview of the funding process with HCD along with general tips on how to ensure a complete application. The meeting was very informative and provided some helpful insights for both our grant writing team and clients. 

  • California Consulting Director of State Programs Miriam De Loza met with a representative from CalRecycle's Sacramento headquarters this morning. The meeting was very informative and included a discussion of various funding opportunities with the department. The meeting also covered helpful tips to follow throughout the application process for complete and effective grant applications. 
Assemblyman Rivas, Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce, Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, and California Consulting Team Up for Highly Successful Webinar
Assemblymember Robert Rivas, Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce, Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, and California Consulting joined forces on July 8th to host a very successful Grant Writing Webinar. Over 100 community leaders participated in the event.

Assemblyman Rivas cares about his constituents and is working hard to represent his District. These webinars are designed to inform and educate those just starting out in grants and those who have been doing grants for quite some time. Our wide variety of topics and the Q &A session delivers a well-rounded and diverse meeting.

We look forward to seeing you at our next webinar on August 20th.
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.
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California Consulting is featured in the Municipal Management Association of Southern California ( MMASC) Weekly newsletter. We are very honored with this recognition.
On the Horizon
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) (Program replaces the previous “Pre-Disaster Mitigation “PDM” Program)
Release Date: August 2021 Not released as of 8/1/21
Deadline: TBD
Amount: TBD
Match: TBD
Eligibility: State agencies, local governments, special districts and some private nonprofits
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
Episode 11 has Arrived
California Consulting Project Manager, Cecily Harris, explains her grant writing process during episode 11 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
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.

Deadline: February 1, 2022
Amount: Up to $6 million
Match: Yes - 50%
Eligibility: Cities, counties, tribal governments, JPAs, park districts, special districts with authority to acquire, operate and maintain public park and recreation areas
Featured Educational Grants
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.

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

Deadlines: November 10, 2021

Portal opens October 5th for November 10, 2021 deadline.

Amount: $15,000 to $25,000

Eligibility: Public safety organizations, such as fire departments, law enforcement
agencies, first responders, EMS organizations, nonprofit organizations and schools
Team Member Spotlight:
Senior Statewide Project Manager Dana Leusch
Dana Leusch, California Consulting's Senior Statewide Project Manager has been with California Consulting for several years and we are ecstatic to spotlight her this month!

Dana Leusch, California Consulting Senior Statewide Project Manager, joined our team in 2012. Dana has more than 15 years of experience in grant writing for non-profit organizations and freelance writing and reporting for newspapers and magazines. As development coordinator for an organization in the Rocky Mountains serving at-risk youth, her successful grant writing and fundraising led to the creation of a home for at-risk and homeless adolescent girls, which has since housed hundreds of teens in need.

Dana has written numerous competitive federal, state and private foundation applications.

Dana earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Master’s degree in women’s history from the University of Montana.
New Clients
California Consulting is honored that the City of Santa Paula, Wonderful College Prep Academy, One America Works, Oroville City Elementary School District, and Ranta Group, 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 Bell and the City of Orinda 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 [email protected].
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]