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California Consulting LLC: "Putting Clients First"
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Grants Awarded to California Consulting Clients
 California Consulting, LLC congratulates the City of Monterey Park (a CC LLC client) for being awarded the CalRecycle RAC Grant in the amount of $66,218. This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of City of Monterey Park'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 CCLLC Project Manager, Danielle Sotelo, who ensured a successful grant application. Thank you, Danielle, and congratulations Monterey Park!
 CC LLC congratulates the Mercy Crusade (a CCLLC client) for being awarded the PetSmart Charities grant in the amount of $48,160. These monies will go towards the spay and neuter of dogs and cats.
This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of Mercy Crusades leadership to protect and promote the quality of life for the community it serves.
It's also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CCLLC Project Manager, Karen Simpson, who ensured a successful grant application. Thank you, Karen, and congratulations Mercy Crusade!
 CC LLC congratulates the Azusa Unified School District (a CC LLC client) for being awarded the California Scale Up MTSS Statewide (SUMS) Initiative in the amount of $25,000 from the Orange County Department of Education. This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of Azusa USD's leadership to promote the quality of life for its students. It's also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CCLLC Project Manager, Dr. John Walkup, who ensured a successful grant application. Thank you, John, and congratulations Azusa USD!
 CC LLC congratulates the City of Vacaville (a CC LLC client) for being awarded Fire Subs Public Safety Grant in the amount of $24,805.86 These monies will fund three thermal imaging cameras and vehicle kits. This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the City of Vacaville's leadership to promote the quality of life for its residents. It's also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CCLLC Project Manager, Diana Dinerman, who ensured a successful grant application. Thank you, Diana, and Congratulations City of Vacaville!
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Municipal Grant Opportunities:
Education Grant Opportunities:
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Welcome, New Clients!
California Consulting is honored that the City of Encinitas, City of Lake Forest, and South Whittier School District have asked us to provide grant writing services. We look forward to strategically working with them to help turn their vision into their legacy.
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ON THE GO:
 1/31/18- California Consulting LLC is proud to be at the League of California Cities City Manager Departmental Meeting located at the Newport Marriott in Newport Beach, CA. Pictured is Derek Rojas, CC LLC Associate, Holly Bachman, Statewide Sr. Director, and Steve Samuelian, CEO.
 1/25/18- California Consulting CEO, Steve Samuelian, Director of Operations, Dan Rodriguez, and Associate, Harout Semerdjian participated in the reception for Senator Lara. Pictured: Dan Rodriguez, Senator Lara, and Harout Semerdjian.
 1/25/18-California Consulting Associate, Maryann Marino, attended the South Orange County Economic Coalition Meeting on January 25th. Maryann is pictured with Duane Cave, San Diego Gas, and Electric, on the left and Mayor Michael Vaughn, City of Rancho Santa Margarita, on the right. California Consulting is proud to provide grant writing services to many cities throughout the south orange county.
 1/23/18 -
California Consulting CEO, Steve Samuelian, at the Los Angeles County Business Federation Board meeting at California Club in Downtown Los Angeles.
Congratulations to newly installed Chairwoman Hilary Norton and congratulations to Immediate Past Chairman Michael Lewis on a job well done. Steve was honored to be sworn in as an Officer of BizFed as Co-Chair of the Ambassadors
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 1/22/18 - California Consulting Associate, Stephen Sanger, attended the CSDA Contra Costa County Membership Meeting on January 22nd.
 1/22/18- California Consulting, LLC Statewide Senior Director, Holly Choon Hyang Bachman, attended the ASBCSD Membership Meeting on January 22nd. The event was held the Magic Lamp in Rancho Cucamonga. California Consulting is proud to provide grant writing services for many public agencies throughout San Bernardino County. Holly is pictured with Natalie Chamberland Hall, Administrative Secretary for ASBCSD. California Consulting is a proud Sponsor of the California Special Districts Association and we provide grant writing services for many special districts across the State.
 1/22/18 -
California Consulting, LLC CEO, Steve Samuelian, met today with Jesse Ben-Ron, District Director for Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva, at her District Office to discuss grant funding. California Consulting is pleased to provide grant writing services for many public agencies throughout Orange County.
 1/13/18-
California Consulting Statewide Senior Director, Holly Bachman, proudly represented California Consulting, LLC at one of our valued clients today-Carson, California's - Inaugural Organizing Disadvantaged Communities for Success Conference that took place at the beautiful campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills.
 1/8/18 - California Consulting Statewide Senior Director, Holly Choon Hyang Bachman, attended the League of California Cities Riverside Division Membership meeting. Holly is pictured with La Quinta Councilmember, Steve Sanchez.
 1/4/18 - California Consulting is a League Partner for the League of California Cities. L.A. League of Cities Division President Mayor Miguel Canales, L.A. League Executive Director Jennifer Quan, and California Consulting CEO Steve Samuelian at the L.A. League dinner at the Radisson-USC. Congratulations to Miguel Canales and Jennifer Quan and the entire L.A. Division for another very successful event.
 01/02/17-
California Consulting Associate, Derek Rojas, attended the Hacienda Heights Kiwanis Club Rose Float Decorating at Phoenix Decorating. Derek is with Rowland Unified School Board Member, David Malkin, and his wife Teri. They served food to 600 volunteers that were decorating the Rose Parade floats.
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Client Spotlight : City of Monterey Park
California Consulting is pleased to spotlight the City of Monterey Park.
Monterey Park is a city rich with individuals from many different backgrounds. As an area with very diverse residents, the city hosts numerous community-based activities such as: weekly farmers market, MPK Night Market, Cherry Blossom Festival, Lunar New Year festival, Cinco de Mayo, Play Days (city's birthday), 4th of July celebration, trips to the Hollywood Bowl and the LAMP library literacy program to provide English-as-a-second language assistance.
Monterey Park was recently named one of the best places to raise your family in Money Magazine. The link to the article is below:
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Team Member Spotlight: Dana Leusch
California Consulting is pleased to spotlight our Project Manager, Dana Leusch. Dana is California Consulting LLC's Senior Statewide Project Manager; she joined California Consulting's Fresno office in 2012. Formerly a news reporter and freelance writer for magazines and other publications, Dana started grant writing in 1995 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. She now has more than 20 years of experience in grant writing for non-profit organizations, school districts, municipalities, health agencies and other entities.
Dana earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Master's degree in History from the University of Montana. She lives in the Sacramento foothills with her husband and two children. When she isn't writing grants, she enjoys trail running, skiing, and mountain biking.
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MUNICIPAL OPPORTUNITIES:
California Natural Resources Agency - Urban Greening Round 2
Due: 04/11/2018
Amount: No minimums or maximums
Match: NONE
Eligibility:
City, County, special district, nonprofit organization, or an agency or entity formed pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, if at least one of the parties to the joint powers agreement qualifies as an eligible applicant, notwithstanding the Joint Exercise of Powers Act.
Description:
Eligible urban greening projects will reduce GHG emissions and provide multiple additional benefits, including, but not limited to, a decrease in air and water pollution or a reduction in the consumption of natural resources and energy. Eligible projects will result in the conversion of an existing built environment into green space that uses natural and green infrastructure approaches to create sustainable and vibrant communities. A competitive project will maximize opportunities to reduce GHG emissions through project design and implementation, and will incorporate green infrastructure solutions that improve the sustainability and function of existing urban hardscapes and landscapes.
Examples of eligible urban greening projects include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Establishment, enhancement, and expansion of neighborhood parks and community spaces
* Greening of public lands and structures, including schoolyards, and which may include incorporation of riparian habitat for water capture and provide for other public and wildlife benefits
* Green streets and alleyways
* Non-motorized urban trails that provide safe routes for travel between residences, workplaces, commercial centers, and schools
* Urban heat island mitigation and energy conservation efforts
All eligible projects must result in GHG reductions by including at least one of the following activities:
* Sequester and store carbon by planting trees (tree canopy)
* Reduce building energy use by strategically planting trees to shade buildings
* Reduce commute vehicle miles traveled by constructing bicycle paths, bicycle lanes or pedestrian facilities that provide safe routes for travel between residences, workplaces, commercial centers, and schools.
The Urban Greening Program is responsible for reporting to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) GHG emission reductions resulting from funded projects in accordance with a CARB approved quantification methodology and Funding Guidelines for Agencies that administer California Climate Investments (2017). All projects are required to show a net GHG benefit and provide multiple other benefits. In order to quantify GHG emission reductions, projects must include at least one of the following project activities:
* Sequester and store carbon by planting trees
* Reduce building energy use by strategically planting trees to shade buildings
* Reduce commute vehicle miles traveled by constructing bicycle paths, bicycle lanes or pedestrian facilities that provide safe routes for travel between residences, workplaces, commercial centers, and schools.
Projects - In addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, SB 859 requires all projects to achieve measurable benefits. Per statute, all projects must do at least one of the following-
- Acquire, create, enhance, or expand community parks and green spaces, and/or
- Use natural systems or systems that mimic natural systems to achieve multiple benefits.
Link: http://resources.ca.gov/grants/urban-greening/
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
After School Education & Safety (ASES) Program Universal Grant - Elementary and
Middle/Junior High School Students FY 2018-19
Due:
2/28/18 5:00PM (PT) In-hands
Amount:
$122,850 for Elementary School, $163,800 for Middle/Junior High School
Match: Yes. 1/3 of state grant amount (maybe cash or in-kind)
Eligibility: Institutions of higher education, Local Education Agencies (LEAs), school districts, nonprofit organizations and other organizations or agencies proposing to serve Elementary and Middle/Junior High School students.
Description: The purpose of the After-School Education and Safety (ASES) Program is to create incentives for establishing locally-driven expanded learning programs (ELPs), including after school programs that partner with public schools and communities to provide academic and literacy support, and safe, constructive alternatives for youth. The ASES Program involves collaboration among parents, youth, and representatives from schools, governmental agencies, individuals from community-based organizations, and the private sector.
Each year, the amount of new ASES funding available is contingent upon programs that are no longer operating or have had their grant funding reduced. In fiscal year (FY) 2017-18, Applicants requested over $34.3 million in program funding with a total of $8.3 million being awarded. Of the 144 applications submitted, 72 applications were funded (144 school sites applied, 69 school sites were funded), indicating the highly competitive nature of the process. Although it changes every year, the Free and ReducedPriced Meals (FRPM) funding determination cutoff last year was 79.60 percent. It is estimated that the funding available for FY 2018-19 is approximately $4 million. Grants will be awarded to school sites that have the highest rank ordered percentage of students eligible for FRPM among the ASES grant applicants.
The FRPM data used to determine the awards will be the data reported to the California Department of
Education (CDE) in the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) for the 2016- 17 school year. The Expanded Learning Division (EXLD) will obtain data on the percentage of students eligible for FRPM from the FY 2016-17 FRPM downloadable file available on the CDE Student Poverty FRPM Data Web page located at
https://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/sd/sd/filessp.asp
The data used in the calculation is the count of the FRPM eligible students ages five through seventeen who were enrolled on Census Day, October 2016, and certified through the FY 2016-17 CALPADS Fall 1 submission. For schools designated as National School Lunch Program Provision 2 and 3 schools, the FRPM downloadable file will include the count of students eligible for FRPM.
The maximum grant award for an individual after school site is $122,850 for elementary schools and $163,800 for middle/junior high schools. An applicant's school is considered a middle school if they have served the seventh grade or higher during the 2016-17 school year.
Two ways to apply, ASES Universal RFA is for NEW applicants, current ASES grantees requesting to fund new sites, and current ASES grantees requesting increase in current funding; or ASES Renewal Forms for current ASES grantees applying to renew grant within assigned grant cycle with no change in funding.
ASES Frontier Transportation Grant
Due: Feb 28, 2018
Amount: Up to $15,000 per site, per school year
Match: none
Eligibility: Must be current ASES grantee. Program must be in a Frontier Area (less than 11 persons per square mile).
Description: The purpose of this After School Education and Safety (ASES) Frontier Transportation Grant is to provide supplemental funding for existing ASES grantees that have transportation needs due to their after-school program site being located in Frontier Areas as specified in California Education Code (EC) Section 8483.7(a)(6). Expanded Learning Division (EXLD) will determine annually whether transportation funds are available for ASES grantees that have sites located in Frontier Areas. This is a three-year grant, up to $15K per site, per year. This grant will automatically renew in synchronization with the grantee's ASES renewal cycle. Data is reported through ASSIST. To include more than one site, the application must include a separate Program Narrative (max 2 pages) per site.
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1/31/18- California Consulting Associate, Maryann Marino, attended the Garden Grove State of the City Luncheon on January 31, 2017. She is pictured with
