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California Consulting LLC: "Putting Clients First"
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The City of Oakley wins one for the dogs
Oakley, California- August 2016 - Oakley, California has gone to the dogs as the latest award of $413,515 from the
Land Water Conservation Fund is set to fund a community dog park.
In May, California State Parks announced recommendations for $8.8 million in Land and Water Conservation funds - including $413,515 to help build a community dog park in Oakley. California Consulting, working closely with City of Oakley Parks staff, helped write the winning application.
LWCF provides funding to cities, counties, districts, and state agencies for acquisition and development projects to create outdoor recreational opportunities. Oakley's proposed dog park was one of only 16 projects statewide recommended for funding to the National Park Service in 2016.
Oakley residents, particularly senior residents, have long expressed a need for an off-leash dog park, to avoid conflicts in the City's parks and encourage healthy exercise for canines and their owners. At public meetings, residents helped design the new park, which will be located adjacent to Nunn-Wilson Family Park in an empty, unused, fenced drainage area. The park will include ADA accessible bathrooms and picnic tables, currently not available at Nunn-Wilson, a neighborhood pocket park. The new dog park will also include a parking lot, a dog agility course, fenced dog run, and a dog-friendly water feature, as well as a trail around the park perimeter.
California Consulting grant writer Dana Leusch worked on the successful grant application. "This project was very well planned, with the City ensuring residents had a chance to be part of the design and making sure it met the public's priorities for park space as well as completing all rigorous state requirements for LWCF funds," Leusch said. "It was a privilege to be involved in seeing this worthwhile project become a reality."
Since 2014, Ca
lifornia Consulting has written seven Land and Water applications for a total of $
1,485,376
in grant funding for our clients.
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GRANT AWARDS:
California Consulting LLC is pleased to announce the City of Montebello was awarded the METRO LA Open Streets Cycle 2 grant for $149,000!
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California Consulting LLC Co-hosted an Amazing Ice Cream Social Reception for the League of California Cities Annual Conference
California Consulting LLC co-hosted an amazing Ice Cream Social Reception for the League of California Cities Annual Conference on October 6, 2016. The social was located at The Federal Bar Underground in Long Beach, California and over 350 city officials and community leaders attended! All had a great time (see our photos!) and the event was declared a success.
California Consulting was honored to host with our good friends: California Contract Cities Association, Kosmont Companies, Cerrell & Associates, STIFEL, Rojas Communications, Lamar Advertising Company, Swinterton Management & Consulting, Johnson Controls, DART, Outfront Media, Republic Services, SoCalGas, Cordoba Corporation, Norton Rose Fulbright, Ken Spiker and Associates, and WSPA. We're looking forward to next year!
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California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank): Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF) Program
Amount: $50,000 to $25 million or more (with IBank Board approval)
Financing Terms:
The interest rate benchmark is Thompson's Municipal Market Data Index. Staff may adjust the interest rate based upon factors that include: Unemployment, Medium Household Income, Environmental, and Other special circumstances. The IBank Board has final approval of the interest rate. Maximum 30 year term Open application process
Eligibility:
Any subdivision of a local or state government. Applicant may also be a company, corporation, association, partnership, firm, or other entity or group of entities organized as a public benefit not-for-profit entity engaged in business or operations within the state
The ISRF Program provides financing for public infrastructure projects such as: environmental mitigation; port facilities; power and communications transmission or distribution facilities; public transit; solid waste collection and disposal; defense conversion; as well as military infrastructure. A project must promote economic development and attracts, creates, and sustains long-term employment opportunities. Eligible uses include, but are not limited to, construction or modification of the following:
- educational, cultural, and social facilities;
- public infrastructure, purchase and install pollution control or noise abatement equipment;
- parks and recreation facilities;
- docks, harbors, piers, marinas;
- facilities for and/or transmission or distribution of electrical energy, natural gas, and telecommunication;
- air and rail transport of goods, including parking facilities;
- transfer stations, recycling centers, sanitary landfills, waste conversion and recycling facilities;
- facilities for successfully converting military bases;
- facilities on or near a military installation that enhance military operations acquire land in conjunction with such project
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California Department of Education (CDE) : 21st Century Community Learning Centers- Elementary & Middle Schools (21stCCLC)
Deadline: December 21, 2016
Amount: $50,000 - $150,000 based on an allocation of $7.50 per student per day.
Match: 0%-30% of the total grant amount requested from non-state or non-federal funds, based on the percentage of students on free or reduced priced meals at the applicant schools.
Eligible Applicants: institutions of higher education, local educational agencies, nonprofit organizations, other organizations or agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria: Public or private entities are eligible to apply for 21st Century Community Learning Centers funds provided that they propose to serve Title I schools that have school-wide programs, or a Title I school with at least 40 percent of the students eligible for Free or Reduced Price Meals and the school is 1) either in Program Improvement, or 2) been determined by the local educational agency (LEA) to be in need of intervention and support, and all programs must serve the families of students at these schools.
The purpose of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers(CCLC)-Elementary & Middle Schools program is to support the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. The program helps students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers educational services to the families of participating children. Programs must operate during every regular school day and may operate during summer, weekends, intercession, or vacation periods.
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Municipal Grant Opportunities:
Education Grant Opportunities:
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Welcome
California Consulting is pleased to welcome Coachella Valley Unified School District
as our newest client.
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ON THE GO
For a complete list of all the events attended,
 10/25/16- California Consulting Associate, Matthew Park, attended the Kern Special Districts Association meeting held in Bakersfield. California Consulting is proud to work with special districts all over the State.
10/24/16 - California Consulting LLC Associate, Imelda Padilla, attended the San Gabriel Valley Civic Alliance (SGVCA) Schools and Stormwater 101 event. Imelda is pictured with Ed Rendon, SGVCA Chair, and Armond Aghakhanian, Board Member, Burbank Unified School District.
 10/18/16- California Consulting, LLC CEO, Steve Samuelian attended a productive Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed) Board Meeting in Irwindale, CA, on October 18th. Steve is an Executive Committee member of BizFed, one of the largest business groups in the U.S. We extend a sincere thank you to So. Cal. Edison for hosting. A special pre-Board presentation was given by LACCD Board Member Scott Svonkin. Scott is doing wonderful work at LACCD serving our community colleges. Many esteemed community leaders and friends attended the Board meeting. Steve Bullock, Zanku Armenian, Mark Wilbur, Michael Lewis, Ted Green, Tracy Rafter, Lou Baglietto, Pilar Hoyos of Watson Land Company, Hilary Norton, Charley Wilson, Dan Rodriguez, Liz Shapiro, Roozbeh Farahanipour, Joe Ahn of Northrup Grumman, Stevie Lizarraga of TELACU, Charley Wilson, Anthony Duarte, Javier Ciriaco Angulo, David Fleming, and many others. BizFed continues to lead the way!
 10-/17/16 California Consulting, LLC Senior Director, Allison Richards, attended the recent Association of San Bernardino County Special Districts dinner. California Consulting is pleased to be a Bronze Sponsor of the California Special Districts Association (CSDA). We are proud to perform grant writing services for several special districts across the State. Chris Palmer of CSDA does great work representing special districts.
 10/16/16- Tristan Shamp, California Consulting, LLC Statewide Grants Manager, attended the League of California Cities Dinner last week in Delano, CA. Tristan met with the Delano delegation, including Council member Grace Vallejo and City Manager Maribel Reyna. There was an excellent presentation by Seyed Sadredin from SJVAPCD. Since 2004, California Consulting has been pleased to represent many cities across the Central Valley region.
10/14/16- California Consulting's CEO, Steve Samuelian, met with the U.S. Secretary of Commerce as part of a Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed) delegation. Many community leaders including, Joe Ahn of Northrup Grumman, Bill Allen CEO of LAEDC, Roozbeh Farahanipour, CEO of the West L.A. Chamber of Commerce, Trinidad Jimenez of BNSF attended the event. Thank you to BizFed, AECOM, Greater L.A. African American Chamber and others for organizing this small group invitation only meeting.
 10/13/16 - California Consulting Associate, Imelda Padilla and, CEO, Steve Samuelian, with Baldwin Park School Board Member Blanca Rubio this evening in Los Angeles. Great event hosted by our good friends at TELACU.
 10/6/16 California Consulting, LLC CEO, Steve Samuelian with Valerie Houchin of Schnieder Electric, Erin Sasse of League of California Cities, Riverside division, and Riverside Scott Mann, League President of the League of California Cities, Riverside division. California Consulting is proud to work with several cities in Riverside County as the grant writer of choice.
10/6/16 California Consulting, LLC CEO, Steve Samuelian, Statewide Sr. Director, Allison Richards, and Director of Operations, Shari Herbold with Mike McLaughlin, Deputy Fire Chief, Cosumnes Fire Dept. It was great to meet up with this special client at League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA.
For a complete list of all the events attended,
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Client Spotlight:
City of Elk Grove
California Consulting is pleased to spotlight our client, City of Elk Grove.
Elk Grove is a city in Sacramento County, California, located just south of the state capital of Sacramento. It is part of the Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2015, the population of the city was estimated at 167,965. The second largest city in Sacramento County, Elk Grove was the fastest growing city in the U.S. between July 1, 2004, and July 1, 2005.
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Team Member Spotlight:
Tove Beatty, Project Manager
Tove Beatty has over 15 years of experience with federal, state, local and foundation grants' proposals, winning and preserving over $100 million in funding to date. She has worked for both nonprofit and governmental agencies on complex portfolios of up to $30 million in capital and operational funding for everything from human services and hospice care to public transportation and urban planning.
Her grants-related skills do not stop at proposals and budgeting, Tove is also a legislative analyst, expert in "reading the tea leaves" of long-term funding trends and strategizing advocacy efforts on behalf of clients.
She has been a nonprofit Executive Director, Assistant Director and Administrative Director and has two decades of grants' budgeting, administration and reporting expertise.
Tove graduated magna cum laude from San Jose State University, is a published author, and more recently served on the American Public Transportation Association's Legislative Committee and TransForm's Steering Committee for their annual urban planning legislative conference.
Most recently, she volunteers at the Oakland Animal Shelter and enjoys working in her garden.
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Upcoming Grants:
Education Opportunities:
US Department of Agriculture (USDA): FY 2017 Farm to School Program
Deadline: December 8, 2016
Amount: $20,000 to $100,000
Match: 25% of the project costs
Eligibility: Eligible schools; State and local agencies; Indian tribal organizations; Agricultural producers or groups of agricultural producers; and, Non
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profit entities.
In this funding cycle USDA anticipates awarding approximately $5 million in grant funding to support efforts that improve access to local foods in schools. Grant funds will be made available on a competitive basis, subject to availability of federal funds. Applicants may apply for a Planning grant, Implementation grant, Support Service grant or Training grant. Planning grant awards will range from $20,000 - $45,000 and implementation grants and support service grant awards will from $65,000 - $100,000. Funding for training grants is expected to range from $15,000-$50,000, and will be funded at the following levels: state focused project awards will range from $15,000 to $25,000; and regionally / nationally focused project awards will range from $25,000 to $50,000. For all four types of grants, the federal share of a project cannot exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the project, as required by the HHFKA. Therefore, the applicant must provide at least 25 percent of the costs of the total project. The total project cost is the federal grant request amount plus the applicant match.
US Soccer Foundation: 2017 Program Grants
Deadline: February 2, 2017
Amount: $50,000
Match: None required officially; applicants will have to contribute additional funds not covered by the grant award
Eligibility: Tax-exempt organizations including: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, churches, individual schools or school districts, cities or municipalities.
http://www.ussoccerfoundation.org/our-grants/
Program Grants are awarded for grantees to purchase soccer equipment and/or cash to cover operating expenses including:
* Equipment - all equipment grants are awarded as credit with www.soccer.com and/or www.kwikgoal.com. No cash is distributed for equipment. Eligible equipment expenses: jerseys, shorts, socks, shin guards, cleats, balls, goals (pop-up or permanent), polo shirts for coaches, whistles, cones, ball bags, first aid kits, scrimmage vests, etc.
* Cash - cash for operating expenses is disbursed in one check after the grant agreement and all paperwork have been completed. Eligible operating expenses: stipends for coaches and program managers, transportation, healthy snacks, award banquets for players, field or facility rental fees, referee fees, background checks, family engagement events, etc. Urban Soccer Symposium: All grantees receiving a cash grant award will receive a $1,000 Urban Soccer Symposium stipend as part of the cash grant to cover expenses related to travel to the Urban Soccer Symposium held by the U.S. Soccer Foundation in Washington, D.C.
Municipal Opportunities:
Major League Baseball Foundation: Baseball Tomorrow Fund
Deadline: Quarterly (January 1, April 1, July 1, & October 1)
Amount: $40,000 average award size
Match: 50% or more of total project cost
Eligibility: Tax exempt organizations including municipalities, school districts, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is a joint initiative between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association designed to promote and enhance the growth of youth participation in baseball and softball around the world by funding programs, fields, coaches' training, uniforms, and equipment. Grants are intended to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball or softball programs. The Baseball Tomorrow Fund supports projects that meet the following evaluation criteria: increase the number of youth participating in baseball and softball programs; improve the quality of youth baseball and softball programs.
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nstitute of Museum and Library Services: Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Deadline: January 13, 2017
Amount: $50,000 - $1,000,000
Match: Project Grants requesting $250,000 or more in funds require 1:1 match, excluding student support costs. No match required for the other project categories.
Eligibility: State or local governments or private nonprofit organizations
The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports professional development, graduate education, and continuing education to help librarians and archives develop a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the changing learining and information needs of the American public.
The funding categories are:
- Planning grants allow project teams to perform preliminary planning activities, such as analyzing needs and feasiblity, solidifying partnerships, developing project work plans or developing prototypes, or proofs of concept, and pilot studies.
- National Forum Grants provide the opportunity to convene qualified grops of experts and key stakeholdes, including those from adjacent fields as appropriate, with the purpose of fostering discussion and consideration of nationally important professional development and education-related issues among libraries and archives across the nation.
- Projects Grants support projects to develop faculty and library leaders, recruit and education teh next generation of librarians and archivist, conduct research, and assist in the professional development of librarians and archiviss.
- Research Grants involve the investigation of key questions important to the library or information science professions.
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