California Consulting Community
Edition 73 / January 2022
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California Consulting in Your Community |
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California Consulting Inc is a proud sponsor |
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The City of Gardena Receives $8.5 Million from Proposition 68 OGALS - Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization
Program
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CC congratulates the City of Gardena (a CC client) for receiving Proposition 68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program in the amount of $8,500,000 from the California State Park Grants and Local Services.
This most recent accomplishment 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 of CC Senior Project Managers, Ashley Ramsey, and Project Manager Shari Edghill, who ensured a successful grant application.
Thank you to Ashley and Shari and congratulations to the City of Gardena!
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The City of Baldwin Park Received 2 Proposition 68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Totaling over $6.3 Million |
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Congratulations to the City of Baldwin Park for receiving 2 Proposition 68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program grants from OGALS totaling $6,375,000.
The first award of $3,285,000 will be used to green the paved road along the Big Dalton Wash with a bike trail, lighting, and four pocket parks on Garvey Avenue, Dalewood Street, and Francisquito Avenue.
The second award of $3,090,000 will go to develop the recently acquired 0.16-acre lot next to Barnes Park and an existing 0.18-acre area of the park. Upon completion, the park will have a universal-access playground featuring shade structures, two basketball courts, a futsal court/mini-pitch soccer field, a picnic area, and public art as well as an expanded parking lot, ornamental safety fencing and lighting, and landscaping.
CC Senior Project Manager David Marquez strategically worked side by side with Baldwin Park administration and staff to complete the successful application.
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California Consulting Securing Funding for Clients |
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12 California Consulting Clients have been awarded the OGALS - Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Prop 68 awards totaling $58,715,169!
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The City of Twentynine Palms Received the HomeKey Community Development Block Grant for $713,255 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development |
CC congratulates the City of Twentynine Palms (a CC client) for receiving the Home Key Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $713,255 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
This most recent accomplishment 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 of CC Senior Project Manager David Marquez, who ensured a successful grant application.
Thank you, David, and congratulations to the City of Twentynine Palms!
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Parlier Unified School District Receives $471,211 for the School Violence Prevention Program |
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CC congratulates Parlier Unified School District (a CC client) for receiving the School Violence Prevention Program in the amount of $471,211 from the United States Department of Justice.
These monies will fund school security cameral systems and digital radios.
This most recent accomplishment is another example of the commitment of Parlier Unified School District's leadership to protect and promote the quality of education for its students.
It’s also a reflection of the dedication and hard work of CC Senior Statewide Project Manager, Dana Leusch, who ensured a successful grant application.
Thank you, Dana, and congratulations PUSD!
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The City of Orinda Received $189,803 for the California State Parks Per Capita Grant |
CC congratulates the City of Orinda(a CC client) for receiving the California State Parks Per Capita Grant in the amount of $189,803.
This most recent accomplishment 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 of CC Project Manager Cecily Harris who ensured a successful grant application.
Thank you, Cecily, and congratulations to the City of Orinda!
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Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) and California Consulting Host Successful Grant Writing Webinars |
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On December 6th, the Municipal Management Association of Southern California- Region 4 and California Consulting hosted a very successful Grant Writing Webinar. Many MMASC members and community leaders attended the meeting. |
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Client Spotlight:
Azusa Unified School District
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California Consulting is honored to spotlight a client that has been with us spanning seven and a half years, Azusa Unified School District.
Azusa USD has close to 7,000 students which include nine elementary schools, three middle schools, one K-8 school, and three High Schools, as well as an Adult School and an Alternative Education School.
The Azusa Unified School District's mission is to equip every student with the knowledge and skills for college and career readiness to fulfill their purpose and positively impact society.
California Consulting has successfully worked side by side with Azusa USD admin and staff to secure $4,061,814 for the district with a 978% return on investment.
The applications that were awarded are below.
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FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program Releases the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergensy Response (SAFER) |
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APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE FY 2021 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT IS NOW OPEN
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 SAFER Grant application period is now open and will close on Friday, February 4, 2022, at 5 p.m. ET.
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Continuing Education for our Grant Writers |
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California Consulting held its 3rd tutorial on the Land Water Conservation Fund Application. Ashley Ramsey, CC Senior Program Manager, thoroughly went over all sections of the application. |
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CC Grant Writers had an Active Transportation Program Tutorial this past week that went over the application in detail and delivered multiple ideas on how to make your application stand out.
California Consulting's continuing education tutorials have been designed to help our grant writers provide the best possible application for our clients.
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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.
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California Department of Education: Early Education Teacher Development Grant
Deadline: March 23, 2022
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California Department of Education: Classified School Employee Summer Assistance Program
Deadline: April 1, 2022
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California Department of Parks and Recreation: Habitat Conservation Fund
Deadline: March 1, 2022
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Learn More about Reporting Requirments from David Marquez |
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Have you ever wondered about what happens after a grant is funded? In this episode, David Marquez answers a few questions regarding reporting requirements.
California Consulting has an ongoing series that answers 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.
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Featured Municipal Grants |
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Cal Fire: Fire Prevention Grant
Deadline: February 9, 2022
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California Department of Parks and Recreation: Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
Deadline: February 1, 2022
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California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Deadline: Continuous (application has been changed to a rolling deadline)
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CalTrans: Active Transportation Program (ATP) Grant Statewide Cycle 6
Deadline: TBD – Should be released late Spring 2022
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California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): Clean California Local Grant Program
Deadline: February 2022 (Call for Projects December 2021)
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U.S. Department of Agriculture: Rural eConnectivity Program
Deadline: February 2, 2022
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Featured Educational Grants |
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California Department of Education: Ethnic Studies Professional Development (ESPD)
Deadline: February 7, 2022
Amount: Up to $5 million
Match: No
Eligibility: Local educational agencies
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California Humanities: California Documentary Project Grants
Deadline: March 1, 2022 (Application opens January 15, 2022)
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California Energy Commission: California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Program (CalSHAPE) Ventilation Program
Deadline: January 31, 2022
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Cal. Department of Humanities California Documentary Project (CDP) NextGen Grants
Deadline: March 2022
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Fender Play Foundation
Deadline: Applications accepted October 15 through May 1, annually
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The NEA Foundation: Learning & Leadership Grants
Deadlines: June 1, October 15 of a given year
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Team Member Spotlight:
Senior Statewide Project Manager, Dana Leusch
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We are excited to spotlight Dana Leusch in our January Newsletter.
Dana Leusch, California Consulting Senior Statewide Project Manager, joined our team in 2012 and is responsible for client retention and business development activities for the Northern California Region
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 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. She lives in Clovis with her husband and two children.
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California Consulting is honored that the City of Hanford, City of Vallejo, City of Gilroy, City of King City, OLIVE Charitable Trust. We look forward to our strategic partnership to secure funding for their vision. |
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California Consulting is honored that ENGIE and San Mateo Harbor District have renewed their contract. Thank you for your continued confidence in our services.
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Contact our Representatives in Your Area |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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