California Consulting Community
Volume: 59 / Novemer 2020
California Consulting in Your Community
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Housing Authority of San Bernardino County and Mountain Homeless Coalition Receives $1.1 Million From the California Department of Housing and Community Development Homekey Program
CC congratulates Housing Authority of San Bernardino (a CC client) and Mountain Homeless Coalition for receiving the California Department of Housing and Community Development Homekey Program in the amount of $1.1 Million.
 
These monies will go to acquire 8 short-term vacation rentals that will become permanent homes for families and individuals experiencing homelessness, with priority given to elderly individuals with disabilities who are at risk of health complications from COVID-19.
 
This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of HACSB'S leadership to promote the quality of life for its residents.
 
It’s also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CC Project Manager, Adel Hsu, who ensured a successful grant application.
 
Thank you, Adel, and congratulations HACSB!
California Consulting Announces the California Department of Education: Education for Homeles Children and Youth Application is due February 4, 2021
California Consulting announces the California Department of Education: Education for Homeless Children and Youth application deadline is February 4, 2021.

California Department of Education: Education for Homeless Children and Youth

Deadline: February 4, 2021

Amount: Up to $250,000

Match: No

Eligibility: Local educational agencies


The purpose of this program is to (1) facilitate the enrollment, attendance, and success in school of homeless children and youth; and (2) ensure homeless children and youth have equal access to the same free, appropriate, public education as provided to all other students. Services provided cannot replace the regular academic program and must be designed to expand or improve services that are part of the school's regular academic program.
California Consulting Launches Episode 2 of Our Frequently Asked Questions Series
"California Consulting's goal is to educate and enlighten our community about the grant writing process in a fun and informative platform."
- Shasta Bell , California Consulting -Director of Communications
California Consulting is excited to release episode 2 of our Frequently Asked Question series. In this episode Project Manager Adel Hsu informs you of what it will take to be grant ready.

Please like and subscribe to be immediately updated once our next episode drops!!
California Consulting and Kosmont Companies Partner Up for a Webinar at MMASC Annual Conference
The Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC), California Consulting, and Kosmont Companies hosted a very successful webinar at MMASC annual conference. The webinar was packed with more than 85 participants.

Ramsey and Samuelian gave a comprehensive overview of grant writing best practices and took questions from the participants.

California Consulting, inc. is a proud sponsor of MMASC, one of the premiere municipal organizations in the state.
Northern California Cities Encouraged to Contact Senior Consultant Stephen Sanger
Northern California cities are encouraged to contact Senior Consultant, Stephen Sanger, for assistance with information about upcoming grants your city may be eligible for;

  • HSIP (deadline extended to November),
  • Ca. HCD Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant and
  • Infrastructure Infill Grant, as well as
  • FEMA’s Covid-19 Supplemental Grant

Stephen Sanger recently attended the League of California Cities East Bay Membership Zoom Meeting. Please contact Stephen at Stephen@californiaconsulting.org or 510-866-6454.
California Consulting Continues to Generate Funds for our Clients
CC congratulates Coachella Valley Unified School District (a CC client) for receiving the COVID-19 Emergency School Nutrition Funding for the following schools. Each school received $3,000

  • Coachella Valley High School
  • Cahuilla Desert Academy
  •  Valley View Elementary School
  • Cesar Chavez Elementary School
  •  Mountain Vista Elementary School
  •  Bobby Duke Middle School 
  • Westside High School
  • Peter Pendleton Elementary School 
  • Palm View Elementary School
  • La Familia Continuation High School
  •  Valle Del Sol Elementary School 

For a grand total of $33,000.

CC congratulates the City of Compton (a CC client) for receiving the Local Roadway Safety Program in the amount of $72,000 from CalTrans.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the City of Compton's leadership to promote the quality of education for its residents.

 
CC congratulates the Azusa Unified School District (a CC client) for receiving the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture in the amount of $25,000.
 
This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of AUSD's leadership to promote the quality of education for its students.
 
Client Spotlight:
Coachella Valley Unified School District
California Consulting is happy to spotlight Coachella Valley Unified School District in our October Newsletter.

Coachella Valley School District has been a client since 2018. In that short amount of time, California Consulting has written the following grant applications that have been awarded: 
That's a grand total of $4,188,605 which is 2702% return on their investment.
Featured Municipal Grants
Department of Homeland Security FEMA: SECOND FY 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program – COVID 19 Supplemental (AFG-S)
SSP Prop 68 Deadline is Extended to
March 12, 2021
U.S. Department of Commerce: FY 2019 EDA Disaster Supplemental
Featured Educational Grants
California Natural Resources Agency: Youth Community Access Grant Program
Deadline: November 16, 2020
Amount: $25,000 to $300,000

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces $45 Million in Grant Funding to Support At-Risk Students and Their Families

California Department of Education: California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP)
Deadline: December 4, 2020
Amount: $45 Million for entire program 

Team Member Spotlight
Karen Simpson
California Consulting is pleased to spotlight Project Manager Karen Simpson in our November newsletter.

Karen Simpson is Californian Consulting's 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.
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Welcome
California Consulting is honored that the City of Redlands, The City of Madera, City of Berkeley, JC Horizons LTD, Los Angeles Community College Foundation, Opportunities for Learning, County of Napa, A.K.A. Engineering. City of Burbank, City of South El Monte, Town of Yucca Valley, City of Porterville, and Options for Youth have asked us to provide grant writing services.

We look forward to collaborating with our new clients to help transform their vision into their legacy.
Renewals
California Consulting is honored that the City of Vacaville and Corral Consulting have renewed their contract. Thank you for your continued confidence in our services.

We look forward to continuing our partnership to help transform their vision into their legacy.