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California Consulting LLC: "Putting Clients First"
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Grant Awards:
 CC congratulates the Poway Unified School District (a CC client) for being awarded the Homeless Children and Youth Grant in the amount of $150,000 from the California Department of Education.
This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of Poway Unified School District's leadership to 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
South Whittier School District (a CC client) for being awarded the Education for Homeless Children and Youth Grant in the amount of $150,000 from the California Department of Education.
This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of South Whittier School District'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 South Whittier School District!
 CC congratulates Mercy Crusade Spay and Neuter Clinic (a CC client) for being awarded the Banfield Foundation Veterinary Medical Equipment Grant in the amount of $11,198.
This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of Mercy Crusade's leadership to promote the quality of life for animals it serves.
It's also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CC Project Manager, Julie St. Jean, who ensured a successful grant application.
Thank you, Julie, and congratulations Mercy Crusade!
 CC congratulates the City of Palmdale (a CC client) for being awarded the LA84 Grant in the amount of $15,268.
The LA84 Foundation makes grants to support program costs, sports equipment, and the renovation of sports facilities or refurbishment of fields of play.
This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of City of Palmdale'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, Chris Gonzalez, who ensured a successful grant application.
Thank you, Chris, and congratulations to the City of Palmdale!
 CC congratulates the Mendota Unified School District (a CC client) for being awarded Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grant in the amount of $5,558 from the California Department of Education.
This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of Mendota Unified School District leadership to promote the quality of life for its students.
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t's also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CCLLC Project Manager, Ann Vermel, who ensured a successful grant application.
Thank you, Ann, and congratulations Mendota USD!
 CC congratulates the Ramona Unified School District (a CC client) for being awarded ASNE Fleet Mini-Grant in the amount of $1,000.
This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of Ramona Unified School District's leadership to 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 Ramona USD!
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The COPS Office Releases 3 New Grant Funding Opportinities for Fiscal Year 2018
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Community Policing Development (CPD) Program
The 2018 Community Policing Development Program is a competitive grant program designed to advance the practice of community policing in law enforcement agencies through training and technical assistance, the development of innovative community policing strategies, field-directed law enforcement microgrants, guidebooks, and best practices that are national in scope. The COPS Office, a federal provider of innovative, customer-focused resources that address the continuing and emerging needs of those engaged in enhancing public safety through community policing, has designed the CPD solicitation to address critical topics in the law enforcement field by building on the principles of community policing.
Applications are due by June 7, 2018 at 7:59 PM EDT.
Please click here for more information on the 2018 Community Policing Development Program.
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COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) Program
The 2018 Anti-Heroin Task Force Program is a competitive grant program that assists state law enforcement agencies in states with high per capita levels of primary treatment admissions for both heroin and other opioids. AHTF funds shall be used for investigative purposes to locate or investigate illicit activities related to the distribution of heroin or unlawful distribution of prescription opioids.
Applications are due by June 27, 2018 at 7:59 PM EDT.
Please click here for more information on the 2018 COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force Program.
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COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program (CAMP)
The 2018 COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program is a competitive grant program that advances public safety by providing funds directly to state law enforcement agencies to investigate illicit activities related to the manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine.
Applications are due by June 27, 2018 at 7:59 PM EDT.
Please click here for more information on the 2018 COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program.
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California Consulting Welcomes Cecilia Hong as our New Associate for Orange County
 Cecilia Hong has joined California Consulting as an Associate primarily covering Orange County where she will work closely with Orange County Senior Associate Maryann Marino and CEO Steve Samuelian. Cecilia has served as a Policy Advisor for Orange County Supervisor Michelle Steel. She has extensive experience in local politics and became heavily involved in serving the Korean-American community through her previous role as Director of Korean Affairs for U.S. Congressman Ed Royce, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and currently sits as an Advisory Commission Member for the Office of the Orange County District Attorney. She is currently the Ambassador for State Assemblyman Stephen Choi and sits as the 2018 Chairperson for
Cecilia is currently an Associate Attorney at Magarian & DiMercurio, a law firm specializing in business, labor, and employment law and litigation. Prior to that, Cecilia was Associate Counsel at CHOC Children's Hospital and assists with the Family Legal Assistance at CHOC Children's providing conservatorships and guardianships for patients so that proper consent is obtained for medical services.
Cecilia received her B.A. and M.A. from the University of Southern California and her J.D. from Chapman University School of Law. Cecilia speaks both Korean and French.
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Municipal Grant Opportunities:
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California Consulting Welcomes The City of Woodlake, The City of Ione, and Huntington Beach City School District as our Newest Clients!
California Consulting is honored that the City of Woodlake, The City of Ione, and the Huntington Beach City 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:
 4/27/18 -Senator Cathleen Galgiani and California Consulting CEO Steve Samuelian met this morning for breakfast in Downtown L.A. Senator Galgiani is a strong advocate for funding for her District and has been a leader on key transportation issues. The one on one meeting was a very productive public policy discussion
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Many elected and business leaders were in attendance. California Consulting is honored to serve many public agencies throughout Orange County. Maryann is pictured with Tim Shaw, Mayor of La Habra.
 Recently, California Consulting, LLC Director of Operations, Dan Rodriguez, attending the California Contract Cities Association April Board of Directors Meeting held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena CA. Dan is pictured with Dan Reid, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Lawndale.
 4/18/18- Steve Samuelian, California Consulting, LLC CEO, attended the Los Angeles County Business Federation BizFed Board Meeting at the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and they rolled out the red carpet including the TSA choir. That's right attendees were serenaded by TSA agents singing wonderfully as Board Members arrived. What talented singers! Thank you to LAWA's Trevor Daley for his stellar work on behalf of the L.A. region and for hosting today's meeting. Mayor James T. Butts did a terrific job presenting the achievements of the City of Inglewood. Steve is pictured with Lupita Sanchez Cornejo of AT&T, Schenae Rourk of Nawbo La, and Candi Clark the CFO of the L.A. County Office of Education.
 4/18/18- Steve Samuelian, CEO, California Consulting attended a fantastic Board of Director's Installation Reception for Association of California Cities, Orange County It was attended by Orange County elected officials that were recognized by the fantastic work done by ACC-OC and their stellar CEO Heather Dion Stratman. Steve is pictured with North Orange County Chamber CEO Theresa Smith Harvey, Dylan Johnson of Rodriguez Strategies, Clare Venegas of Pringle and Associates, and Arlene Biscan of West Coast Arborists. California Consulting, LLC is proud to provide grant writing services for many public agencies throughout Orange County.
 4/16/18-California Consulting, LLC Associate Derek Rojas attended the Association of San Bernardino Special Districts (ASBCSD) Membership Meeting on April 16th. Derek is pictured with Jasmin Hall from Inland Empire Utilities Agency.
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California Consulting, LLC
Associate Matthew Park attended the Kern CSDA Luncheon held at Hodel's in Bakersfield on April 12th. California Consulting is proud to provide services to many public
agencies throughout the central valley. California Consulting is a proud sponsor of the California Special Districts Association.
4/5/18- California Consulting, LLC Statewide Senior Director Holly Choon Hyang Bachman attended the San Gabriel Civic Alliance (SGVCA) 8th Annual Luncheon on April 5, 2018. About 120 business leaders across the San Gabriel Valley attended this wonderful event. Pictured L to R - Artesia Council Member Ali Taj, California Consulting Statewide Sr. Director Holly Bachman, Los Angeles County Board Supervisor Janice Hahn, and Ed Rendon, Chairman of SGVCA
 4/4/18- California Consulting, LLC CEO Steve Samuelian met with Marlene De La O, the Deputy Director of the California Strategic Growth Council in Sacramento at the SGC office. The meeting was a productive discussion of
grant opportunities available from SGC.
 California Consulting, LLC CEO Steve Samuelian met with the California Department of Transportation (Cal-TRANS) Deputy Director and staff on April 3, 2018, in Sacramento. The discussion centered around grant funding for 2018-19 and funding programs for local governments.
4/3/18- California Consulting, LLC CEO Steve Samuelian met with the leadership team at the California State Parks and Recreation Agency (office of grants and loans assistance-OGALS) Office at the Resources Building in Sacramento on April 3, 2018. Steve and the Parks and Rec. team discussed grant opportunities and grant funding opportunities for cities and other public agencies.
 4/3/18- Senator Joel Anderson and California Consulting, LLC CEO Steve Samuelian met on April 3, 2018, at the Senator's Capitol Office. Senator Anderson represents part of San Diego County. Steve and Senator Anderson have known each other for more than 27 years. California Consulting works closely with Senator Anderson and we provide grant writing services for several public agencies throughout the San Diego County region.
 4/2/18- California Consulting, LLC CEO Steve Samuelian is with Senator Ricardo Lara at his Capitol Office discussing funding issues vital to the Southeastern Los Angeles Region.
 4/2/18- Assemblywoman Laura Freidman, California Consulting CEO Steve Samuelian, Glendale City Mayor Zareh Sinanyan, and Sacramento area Armenian-American leader John Boghossian.
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Client Spotlight : City of Blythe
California Consulting is pleased to spotlight the City of Blythe. Blythe is a kind and welcoming agricultural community that sees more than 8.5 million interstate travelers a year. Blythe is one of the rare places that catches 365 days of sunshine which allows the residents and tourists many opportunities for recreation.
With the weather ranging from 55 to 75 in the winter and 85 to 110 in the summer, Blythe provides year round activities such as camping, golfing, boating, dunebuggying, and rock hounding. There is also almost ninety of navigable water the Colorado River provides.
Blythe also provides many sport opportunities for children of all ages including the "Big Foot" Skate Park. Popular events such as the Colorado River Music Festival, Jazz Festival, Cinco de Mayo, I-10 Speedway races, street festivals, softball tournaments, Christmas parade, 4th of July fireworks display, and many more civic community organizations' activities provide year-round entertainment for visitors and residents alike.
Blythe also provides many business opportunities and numerous subdivisions. They recently underwent the beautification of Main Street, Hobsonway that has greatly improved the appearance of their downtown corridor.
With so many wonderful options to work and play in Blythe, California Consulting is honored to be working with them to make their vision into their reality.
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Team Member Spotlight: Dan Rodriguez, Director of Operations
Dan Rodriguez is California Consulting. Inc.'s Director of Operations. Prior to California Consulting, Dan held various positions as a government relations with municipalities and agencies specializing in business development and investor relations consulting, a former Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed) Business Development and Investment Relations Consultant, and as CEO for the Boys and Girls Clubs for Brea-Placentia-Yorba Linda for 7 years. He also served as volunteer Board Chair for Pomona
Valley Boys & Girls Club.
A former elected official for the City of Pomona and appointed Vice-Mayor where he co-chaired the Mayor's Violence Prevention Task Force resulting in the formation of the Pomona Youth Commission and the Pomona's youth and family master plan. Prior to being appointed Vice-Mayor, Dan was employed with the Pomona Unified School District as a High School Police Officer and Child Welfare & Attendance Manager and Superintendent Special Liaison for over 15 years.
Dan earned his Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership & Development, 2005, Biola University, La Mirada, CA and is pursuing Biomass Broker License and Blockchain Certification.
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MUNICIPAL OPPORTUNITIES:
WaterSMART Grants: Water Marketing Strategy Grants for Fiscal Year 2018
Deadline: July 17, 2018
Amount: up to $400,000
Match: 50%
Eligibility: state, Indian tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority.
The objective of this FOA is to invite states, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other organizations with water or power delivery authority to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation to develop a water marketing strategy to increase water supply reliability. Applicants under this FOA may request funding to develop a water marketing strategy (Project) to establish or expand water markets or water marketing.
WaterSMART Grants: Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects for Fiscal Year 2018
Deadline: July 31, 2018
Amount: up to $75,000 total project cost not to exceed $200,000
Match: 50%
Eligibility: state, Indian tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority.
This Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects funding opportunity announcement (FOA) supports specific small-scale water efficiency projects that have been prioritized through planning efforts led by the applicant.
Caltrans: Active Transportation Program (ATP) Grant Statewide Cycle 4
Deadline: 7/31/18 (proposed)
Amount (based on previous cycle): Minimum funding request is $250,000 (Non-infrastructure projects, Safe Routes to Schools projects, Recreational Trails projects, and Planning projects are exempt from this and may apply for smaller amounts).
Match: None required
Eligibility: cities, counties, county transportation commissions, regional transportation planning agencies,
MPOs, school districts, and transit districts
The Active Transportation Program was created to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking. Funding from the Active Transportation Program may be used to fund the development of community wide bike, pedestrian, safe routes to schools, or active transportation plans in predominantly disadvantaged communities. The goals of the Active Transportation Program are to:
- Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking or Increase the safety and mobility of non-motorized users.
- Advance the active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction
- Enhance public health, including reduction of childhood obesity using programs including, but not limited to, projects eligible for Safe Routes to School Program funding.
- Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the benefits of the program.
- Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users.
 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration - Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program (FY 2017)
Deadline: June 21, 2018
Amount: No minimum or maximum; Total available for awards is $65,232,400 Match: Federal share of total costs will not exceed 80%
Eligibility:
State; Group of States; Interstate Compact; Public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States; Political subdivision of a State; Amtrak or another rail carrier that provides intercity rail passenger transportation; Class II railroad or Class III railroad; Any rail carrier or rail equipment manufacturer in partnership with at least one of the entities described above; Transportation Research Board together with any entity with which it contracts in the development of rail-related research, including cooperative research programs; University transportation center engaged in rail-related research; or Non-profit labor organization representing a class or craft of employees of rail carriers or rail carrier contractors.
This program will fund projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of passenger and freight rail.
Eligible Projects:
- Deployment of railroad safety technology (PTC/rail integrity inspection systems)
- Capital projects
- Highway-rail grade crossing improvement projects
- Rail line relocation and improvement projects
- Regional rail and corridor service development plans and environmental analyses
- Any project necessary to enhance multimodal connections or facilitate service integration between rail service and other modes
- The development and implementation of a safety program or institute
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES:
US Department of Education: Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV) Program
Deadline: Continuous
Amount: Immediate Services grant: Up to $50,000 for a period of six months; Extended Services grants: Up to $250,000 for 18 months
Match: None required
Eligibility: Local education agencies (LEAs) and institutions of higher education (IHEs)
This program funds short-term and long-term education-related services for local educational agencies (LEAs) and institutions of higher education (IHEs) to help them recover from a violent or traumatic event in which the learning environment has been disrupted. LEAs and IHEs may apply for two types of assistance under Project SERV: Immediate Services grants and
Extended Services grants. Immediate Services grants are intended to provide short-term support shortly after a traumatic event. Immediate Services grants are intended to provide a limited amount of funds to meet acute needs and restore the learning environment. Extended Services grants are intended to address the long-term recovery efforts that may be needed following a traumatic event. Extended Services applications are considered unsolicited grant applications and undergo a rigorous internal review by the Office of Safe and Healthy Students and the Office of the General Counsel. After review by staff members, the application is peer reviewed by an outside panel before being considered for funding.
California Department of Education (CDE): FY 2017-18 California Renovation and Repair Loan Program
Deadline: June 29, 2018
Amount: Varies. $26,600,000 has been allocated to the entire program
Match: None
Eligibility: Institutions of higher education, local educational agencies, nonprofit organizations, other organizations or agencies
The California Renovation and Repair Loan (CRRL) Program provides loans for the renovation and repair of existing facilities in order to ensure eligible California Department of Education (CDE) contractors meet applicable health and safety standards for federal and state licensing compliance. The CRRL Program funds are interest-free loans and may be reimbursed with contract funds. The Early Education and Support Division (EESD) will accept applications continuously; however, the EESD will award loans based on the availability of funding. This is a loan program with zero interest and may be reimbursed with contract funds. Loan amounts will vary, however, the loan interest is zero. In addition, the loan can be paid with reimbursement amounts from the qualifying contract(s). Loan repayment dates and performance periods will vary by loan. Applications or other data may be submitted at any time during the fiscal year. The CRRL Program funds are available to contractors who contract with CDE to operate the California State Preschool Program (CSPP), the General Child Care and Development Program (CCTR), the Migrant Child Care and Development Program (CMIG), and/or the California Handicapped Child Care and Development Program (CHAN). Within the Child Care Facilities Revolving Fund (CCFRF), $10 million is available to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) with CSPP contracts only. An additional $16.6 is available for LEAs and non-LEAs.
 California Office of Public School Construction (OPSC): Seismic Mitigation Program
Deadline: Continuous
Amount: Estimated $94.5 Million left in program
Eligibility: Districts with qualifying Category 2 buildings under the School Facility Program (SFP) Regulation Section 1859.2
The Seismic Mitigation Program (SMP) is a subset of the Facility Hardship program that provides for the seismic repair, reconstruction, or replacement of the "most vulnerable" school facilities. SMP projects must meet the following requirements:
* The building is of an eligible Category 2 building type
* The building was originally designed for occupancy by students and staff
* DSA concurs that the building has the potential to collapse either due to ground shaking or due to faulting, liquefaction, or landslides
* Construction contract is signed after May 20, 2006
 State Water Resources Control Board: Drinking Water for Schools Grant Program
Deadline: Applications accepted continuously via the FAAST Application System
Amount: $25,000 - $100,000 for single schools; $25,000 - $1,000,000 for LEAs
Match: None
Eligibility: Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) serving kindergarten or any of grades1-12
The Drinking Water For Schools Grant Program provides $9.5 million in funding to improve access to, and the quality of, drinking water in public schools pursuant to Senate Bill 828. To be eligible for funding, applicants must provide documentation of impaired drinking water quality, impaired access to drinking water, or a combination of both. Eligible projects include but are not limited to:
* Installation or replacement of water bottle filling stations or drinking water fountains with or without treatment devices capable of removing contaminants present in the school's water supply;
* Installation of point-of-entry (POE), or point-of-use (POU) treatment devices for water bottle filling stations, drinking fountains, and other fixtures that provide water for human consumption, including up to three years of: replacement filters, operation and maintenance (O&M), and monitoring of POE or POU devices;
* Installation, replacement, or repairs of drinking water fixtures and associated plumbing appurtenances that are necessary to address lead contamination identified by a school's public water system pursuant to the Lead Sampling of Drinking Water in California Schools program and that requires a corrective action; and
* Provision of interim alternative water supplies for applicants in the process of implementing a permanent solution, including purchases of temporary transfer water, hauled water, and bottled water.
* Costs directly related to planning, design, and construction that achieves an acceptable result are eligible for reimbursement.
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