Edition 103 July 2024

California Consulting INC has reached a remarkable milestone—two decades of dedicated grant writing services. As we reflect on this journey, let’s dive into how we have transformed the landscape of grant acquisition for school districts, cities, counties, and special districts.

Since our founding in 2004, we have emerged as the largest grant writing company in California. With approximately fifty-one team members, we’ve earned a reputation for working hard and delivering results. Our experienced grant writers have penned over 1500 competitive federal, state, and private foundation grant applications, resulting in more than $1.5 billion awarded to clients.

What sets Cal Consulting apart? Our full-service approach covers every aspect of the grant process:

Please take a look at the complete article here.

“We are thrilled that California Consulting has reached the 20 years of service milestone. This milestone only speaks to the impeccable grant writers who diligently work side-by-side with our clients, tailoring each grant to their needs. We are looking forward to another two decades of service.”

California Consulting Director of Communications, Shasta Bell

California Consulting collaborations and partnerships have had tremendous success in June. We congratulate San Gabriel Valley ROP, Kern High School District, San Benito High School District, the County of San Benito, the City of Sausalito, ENGIE/ City of Tulare, and Mendota Unified School District on receiving grant awards. The grants secured are below:

San Gabriel Valley ROP CDE - Golden State Pathways Programs - $10,675,000

Kern High School District - CDE - 21st Century ASSETs Grant Program $1,018,000

San Benito High School District - CDE - Golden State Pathways Program $612,000

County of San Benito - Department of Conservation: Sustainable Agriculture Land Conservation Planning Grant - Strategic Growth Council $500,000

City of Sausalito California Ocean Protection Council - SB 1 Sea Level Rise Planning $250,000

ENGIE/City of Tulare- DOE - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant $125,790

County of San Benito - CalRecycle - Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean-up and Abatement Program $49,700

Mendota Unified School District- CDE - School Breakfast Program and Summer Meal Programs Start-up and Expansion Grant $45,000

Congratulations Everyone! 

We are thrilled to spotlight Program Manager Ilya Malinsky who has successfully secured over $9 million in funding for Cal Consulting clients, significantly contributing to the growth and development of numerous projects.

Among the top awards is the CAL OES JumpStart grant of $986,249 awarded to the City of Gilroy. This grant will help bolster emergency services and preparedness, ensuring the safety and resilience of the community. Additionally, the City of Patterson received an Urban Greening Grant totaling $1,808,145. This funding will support initiatives to enhance green spaces, promoting environmental sustainability and community well-being. The largest award, a staggering $3,960,765, was granted to the City of Gilroy through the Cal Trans Clean California Local Grant Program. These funds will be instrumental in beautifying and cleaning up local areas, contributing to a cleaner, more vibrant community.

In total, Ilya Malinsky has secured an impressive $9,285,302 in grants, a testament to his expertise and dedication. His efforts have proven to be invaluable to our team, showcasing his ability to navigate complex funding landscapes and deliver outstanding results for our clients. Ilya’s commitment to excellence and strategic approach has not only elevated the projects he has worked on but also demonstrated the potential for growth and improvement within our communities. We are proud to have Ilya as an integral part of our team and look forward to his continued success in securing funding and fostering community development.

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Episode #4- Granting Success: Active Transportation Program (ATP)

Episode #3- Granting Success: Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program

Episode- Granting Success with CC- CAL Volunteers Grant

Episode #2 - Granting Success with CC - Dr. Juile High

Episode #1- Granting Success with CC- Project Manager Karen Leventhal

Cal Consulting congratulates SBC Fire Chief Dan Munsey on his wonderful achievement: Dan Munsey, fire chief of the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, was recently honored with the FirstNet Authority’s Patriot Award. Munsey received this award in June 2024 for his leadership in advancing emergency communications within the fire service.

With nearly 30 years in public safety, Munsey has worked across all of San Bernardino County Fire divisions and has been pivotal in promoting broadband capabilities for fire agencies. As a FirstNet advocate, he has contributed significantly to developing public safety broadband resources into adoption.

Please find the entire article at the link below:

https://www.sbsun.com/2024/07/14/san-bernardino-county-fire-chief-receives-national-patriot-award/

Cal Consulting is thrilled to announce our participation in the upcoming MMASC Summer Session, "Maximizing Funding Opportunities for Community Growth," on July 25th. Our team, including CEO Steve Samuelian, Senior Client Relations Associate Karen Herrera, Management Assistant Clayton Owens, and Staff Assistant Nick Yang, will be present to share the latest grant opportunities. We extend our gratitude to MMASC for this fantastic opportunity. Thank you, #MMASC!

CC is excited to welcome the City of Glendale Police and Fire Department, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, the City of Calipatria, the Anaheim Police Foundation, Capay Joint Union Elementary School District, the City of Lancaster, the City of San Clemente, The National Law Enforcement Foundation, the Alvord Unified School District, Charter Oak Unified School District, and the City of Firebaugh into the California Consulting Community for grant writing services. We are excited to secure funding for your projects. 

Celebrating Our Renewal Clients

CC is thrilled the Los Nietos School District, Gilroy Unified School District, City of Monterey, Corona Norco Unified School District, City of Newman, San Benito High School District, City of Gilroy, South Whittier School District, Kern High School District, Lemon Grove School District, Helendale School District, Castro Valley Unified School District, and the City of Pittsburg, and the City of Vacaville have renewed their contract for grant writing services. We look forward to our continued collaboration that strategically secures funding to enhance their communities.

California Consulting On the Move

Senior Client Relations Associate Karen Herrera attended the following events:

• June 13th- MMASC San Gabriel Valley Lunch
• June 28th - San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership (SGVEP) and San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) Legislative Reception

Senior Associate Bay Area Stephen Sanger attended the following events:

• July 11th- MMANC

Management Assistant Clay Owens attended the following events:

• June 5th -  Cal-ICMA Dinner
• June 6th -  Cal Cities OC Division Meeting
• June 27th -APWA Summer Social

Staff Assistant Nick Yang attended the following events:

• June 13th- MMASC San Gabriel Valley Lunch

Thank you to all of the media outlets that feature California Consulting in their publications.

Cal Consulting Celebrates Karen Leventhal Secures Over $5.7 Million

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California Consulting is proud of our Business Development Associates across the state.

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