California Consulting Community
Edition 80 / August 2022
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California Consulting in Your Community |
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California Consulting Inc is a proud sponsor |
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Over $34 Million for The City of Glendale and Arroyo Verdugo Communities in CalTrans Transit and Innercity Rail Capital (TIRCP) Program Funding |
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Making a Beeline for Electrification
The City of Glendale and Arroyo Verdugo Communities Zoom Towards Cleaner Transportation
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The City of Glendale (a CC client) and the Arroyo Verdugo Communities received $34,648,255 for the 2022 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) from CalTrans.
The City of Glendale and the Arroyo Verdugo Communities of La Canada Flintridge, La Crescenta, and Montrose are committed to improving the air quality in the region.
The Cleaner Transportation project will electrify the transit fleet, increase transit service, and increase ridership by improving the transit rider’s experience and changing behavior by creating a Climate Mobility and Safety App to provide transit riders with climate impact information.
The project also improves connectivity with regional bus and commuter rail services. Combining the deployment of battery-electric buses with increased ridership will substantially reduce greenhouse gasses in the region where our communities bear a disproportionate burden of the effects of particulate matter on our health.
Glendale operates the Glendale Beeline and La Canada Flintridge Shuttle and coordinates transit services with the regional bus and rail provider LA Metro’s BRT and NextGen Bus, Metrolink, and Amtrak. LA Metro’s NextGen service restructuring was coordinated with Glendale Beeline services. Several Glendale Beeline routes are bus feeders to Metrolink’s Glendale Transportation Center. Future plans include the integration of BurbankBus operations, also allowing for the electrification of their fleet.
California Consulting Project Manager Tracy Yassini, wrote the highly competitive applications. Congratulations to Tracy, the City of Glendale, and the Arroyo Verdugo Communities for this award.
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Corona- Norco USD Recieved over $1.6 Million in BSCC Prop. 47 Funding |
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CC congratulates Corona Norco Unified School District (a CC client) for receiving Prop 47 funding in the amount of $1,634,390 from the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC).
This award will provide Tier 3 Services to youth to divert them from the criminal justice system.
This most recent accomplishment is another example of the commitment of the district's leadership to protect and promote the quality of education for its students.
It’s also a reflection of the dedication and hard work of CC Senior Project Manager Dr. Julie High who ensured a successful grant application.
Thank you, Julie, and congratulations CNUSD!
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Over $1.2 million in CalShape Ventilation Program Monies for Alum Rock
Union School District
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Alum Rock Union School District received $1,228,475 for the 2022 CalSHAPE Ventilation Program.
These monies will go to update the ventilation in 20 sites across the district!
This is an incredible example of ARUSD's leadership to promote the quality of education for its students.
It's also a wonderful example of the commitment and hard work of our project Manager Jennifer Potter, who ensured the successful grant application.
Congratulations, ARUSD!
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Parlier Unified School District Receives the Middle School Foundation Academies Grant for $25,000 |
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Parlier Unified School District received $25,000 for the Middle School Foundation Academies Grant.
This is a terrific example of PUSD"s leadership to promote the quality of education for its students.
It's also a wonderful example of the commitment and hard work of our Statewide Senior Project Manager Dana Leusch, who ensured the successful grant application.
Congratulations to PUSD and Dana!
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· Safe Streets for All (SS4A): Funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. $5 billion in appropriated funds over the next 5 years. In the fiscal year 2022, up to $1 billion is available. Deadline is September 15, 2022, at 5:00 pm EDT. Link: https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP): Funds plans and projects that reduce the effects of future natural disasters. Funding is based on the estimated total or aggregate cost of disaster assistance (ex. Up to 15% of the first $2 billion, up to 10% for amounts between $2 billion and $10 billion, etc.). Link: https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/hazard-mitigation
· Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC): Funds land-use, housing, transportation, and land preservation projects to support infill and compact development that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The maximum AHSC Program loan or grant award or combination thereof is $30 million with a minimum award of at least $1 million in all Project Area types. Link: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/affordable-housing-and-sustainable-communities
· MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation: Created to increase participation in and expand access to youth baseball and softball. Supports capital projects including building and renovating fields and practice facilities and installing lighting. It also supports baseball/softball programs and education initiatives. There is no funding range for grant requests. Rolling basis, no deadline. Link: https://www.mlbplayers.com/ydf
· Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program - Planning Grants and Capital Construction Grants: Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program will restore community connectivity by removing, retrofitting, or mitigating highways or other transportation facilities that create barriers to community connectivity, including mobility, access, or economic development. Planning Grants are $100,000 to $2 million and Construction Grants are $5 million to $100 million. Planning Grants match is 20% and Capital Construction Grants are 50%. Deadline is October 13, 2022. Link: https://www.transportation.gov/grants/reconnecting-communities.
· Middle Mile Grant Program: Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the MMProgram is a program to expand middle mile infrastructure, to reduce the cost of connecting unserved and underserved areas. Middle mile infrastructure broadly refers to the mid-section of Internet infrastructure that carries large amounts of data at high speeds over long distances. This program will also increase the resilience of Internet infrastructure. Deadline is September 30, 2022, 11:59 pm (EDT). Link: https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/enabling-middle-mile-broadband-infrastructure-program#KeyDatesMiddleMile
· Upcoming Federal EV Grants: There are two significant programs included in President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. One program is the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program ($5 billion) which provides funding to States to strategically deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure and to establish an interconnected network to facilitate data collection, access, and reliability. The other program is the Discretionary Grant Program for Charging and Fueling Infrastructure ($2.5 billion). It is a competitive grant program to strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure and other alternative fueling infrastructure along designated alternative fuel corridors. Link: https://www.transportation.gov/rural/ev/toolkit/ev-infrastructure-funding-and-financing/federal-funding-programs
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California Consulting Welcomes Derek Rojas as New Associate |
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California Consulting is excited to welcome Derek Rojas as our new Associate. Derek will oversee business development and client retention across Southern California.
Derek was in the solid waste industry for many years, serving in various capacities.
Derek enjoys the process of promoting and growing a business through positive representation at the various city, county, and community meetings.
He has extensive knowledge of government and municipal regulations and mandates.
He enjoys the responsibility of maintaining, improving, and creating new business relationships with school districts, city, county, state, and federal officials.
He has served on several chambers of commerce boards and philanthropic committees and currently volunteers his time with Wildomar Rotary Club, Corona Kiwanis Club, Hacienda Heights Kiwanis Club, and other local service clubs.
Derek lives in Corona where he is active in his community.
Please join us in welcoming Derek to the team!
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Christine K. Stanley Joins California Consulting as Our New Project Manager |
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California Consulting is pleased to welcome Christine Stanely as our new grant writer.
Christine K. Stanley is a skilled grant writer who has authored nearly $175 million in federal, state, and foundation-funded grant proposals since 2009.
She has worked for San Antonio College and Austin Community College, two of the largest Hispanic-Serving community colleges in Texas, and San Antonio ISD, the state's 12th largest public school district. She specializes in Department of Education and National Science Foundation grants for HSIs.
From her home base in Fort Worth, Texas, Christine serves educators and nonprofit leaders throughout the state and beyond.
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California Consulting Welcomes Lilian Alba as our New Project Manager |
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California Consulting is pleased to welcome Lilian Alba as our new project manager.
Lilian brings 20 years of experience in the human services arena. Her experience includes program incubation, program development, community engagement, contract management, grant searching, grant writing, and quality control.
Lilian has worked with diverse populations including, asylees, refugees, asylum seekers, unaccompanied minors, individuals with a history of homelessness and substance abuse, human trafficking and domestic violence victims and survivors, and other vulnerable populations.
Lilian has obtained over $10 million in grants to assist new Americans and low-income individuals. These funds were for operating costs, direct services, basic needs, case management, employment, and to promote a multi-disciplinary response to the needs of newcomers in Southern California.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in business management from University of Phoenix.
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California Consulting In the News |
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CC is pleased to have our freature articles in Cal School News |
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California Consulting featured in newsletter |
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MMASC Featured California Consulting in their weekly newsletter |
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Client Spotlight:
Coachella Valley Unified School District
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California Consulting is pleased to spotlight Coachella Valley Unified School District. CVUSD has been our client for 5 years and has enjoyed many awards and awarded applications continue to come in.
California Consulting has secured $8,465,592 with a 2929% return on investment! The awarded grants are below:
CDE - Community Schools Partnership Program Planning Grant $200,000
CDE - COVID-19 Child Nutrition Reimbursement $734,873
SCQMD - Carl Moyer Infrastructure Grant................................................. $1,229,114
ASES Frontier Transportation..................................................................... $30,000
Learning Communities for School Success $2,000,000
Early Literacy Support Block Grant local educational Agency Application $50,000
COVID-19 Emergency School Nutrition Funding $33,000
School Bus Replacement Grant $251,000
Breakfast Expansion Program $150,000
21st Century ASSETs $525,000
21st Century Community Learning Center $1,587,882
National School Lunch Equipment Assistance Grant $100,000
ASSET FORFEITURE SPECIAL FUND $5,000
California Scale-Up MTSS Statewide (SUMS) Initiative $25,000
CDE Learning Communities for School Success Program $1,544,723
Coachella Valley USD continues to pursue grants aligned with its vision. Strategically working side by side with the California Consulting team of grant writers. With this proven track record, we are sure to see more funding in the future.
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Team Member Spotlight:
Project Manager Wil Flores
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California Consulting is pleased to spotlight Wil Flores in our August Newsletter. Wil, a South Los Angeles native, has been a grant writer for 5 years.
His strong extensive background in youth development programming has allowed him to make an impact in the lives of many youths. He has quickly become California Consulting’s expert on community colleges and workforce development.
Some notable feats include launching a work experience program, creating a Career Technical Advisory Board, and creating internship positions for underserved students.
Will has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Master’s Degree in Public Administration from California State University Fullerton. When he is not securing funding he enjoys surfing and hanging out with his girlfriend and his dog.
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Featured Municipal Grants |
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Deadline: August 17, 2022
2. CalRecycle: Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grant Program
Deadline: August 17, 2022, and December 7, 2022
3. California Department of Water Resources: Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Implementation Grant Program
Deadline: August 19, 2022
4. U.S. Department of Justice: OJJDP FY 2022 Youth Violence Prevention Program
Deadline: August 29, 2022
5. Caltrans: Highway Safety Improvement Program (Cycle 11)
Deadline: September 12, 2022
6. U.S. Department of Transportation: Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program
Deadline: September 15, 2022
7. U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services: Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Deadline: September 21, 2022
8. National Endowment for the Humanities: Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants
Deadline: September 27, 2022 (Optional drafts due August 17, 2022)
9. U.S. Department of Commerce: Middle Mile Grant Program
Deadline: September 30, 2022
10. U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forestry Service): Community Wildfire Defense Grant 2022 West
Deadline: October 7, 2022
11. U.S. Department of Transportation: Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program - Planning Grants and Capital Construction Grants
Deadline: October 13, 2022
12. Walmart Local Community Grants
Deadline: December 31, 2022
13. California Air Resources Board: Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE)
Deadline: Currently open. Deadline not specified.
14. California Department of Water Resources: Small Community Drought Relief Program
Deadline: There will be no formal proposal solicitation for this Program
15. U.S. Department of Commerce: FY 2020 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs including CARES Act Funding
Deadline: There are no submission deadlines under this opportunity
16. Economic Development Administration (EDA) - Planning and Technical Assistance Program
Deadline: Continuous
17. Major League Baseball (MLB-MLBPA) Youth Development Foundation
Deadline: Continuous – Applications are reviewed quarterly
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Featured Educational Grants |
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1. U.S. Department of Education: FY 2022 U.S. Department of Education Full-Service Community Schools Program (FSCS)
Deadline: Notice of Intent to Apply due August 12, 2022; Applications are due September 12, 2022
2. California Department of Justice: Youth Tobacco Prevention Grant Program
Deadline: August 17, 2022
3. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Clean School Bus Rebate Program
Deadline: August 19, 2022
4. U.S. Department of Justice: OJJDP FY 2022 Youth Violence Prevention Program
Deadline: August 29, 2022
5. California Department of Education: California Community Schools Partnership Program: Regional Technical Assistance
Deadline: September 9, 2022
6. U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services: Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Deadline: September 21, 2022
7. U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services: National Leadership Grants for Libraries
Deadline: September 21, 2022
8. National Science Foundation: Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI Program)
Deadline: September 30, 2022
9. California Department of Education: Classified School Employee Summer Assistance Program FY 20-22
Deadline: July 21, 2023
10. The Pilcrow Foundation: Children’s Book Project
Deadline: April 1 and October 1, annually
11. Toshiba America Foundation
Deadline: Grants requesting less than $5,000 are due March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1. Grants requesting more than $5,000 are due May 1 and November 1 annually
12. California Air Resources Board: Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE)
Deadline: Currently open. Deadline not specified.
13. GENYOUth: COVID-19 Emergency School Meal Delivery Fund
Deadline: Rolling basis
Deadline: Quarterly
15. Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Grant
Deadline: Quarterly (January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1 of each year)
16. American Honda Foundation
Deadline: Returning Organizations, May 1 annually; New organizations February 1 and August 1 annually
17. Amgen Foundation
Deadline: None. Requests reviewed quarterly
18. The Albert and Elaine Borchard Foundation
Deadline: Ongoing
19. Salad Bars to Schools
Deadline: Continuous
20. California Office of Public-School Construction (OPSC): Facility Hardship Program
Deadline: Continuous
21. Good Sports Foundation: Equipment Donation Grants
Deadline: Continuous
22. Educators of America: Classroom: Micro-Grants
Deadline: Reviewed quarterly
23. KaBOOM!: Build it with KaBOOM!
Deadline: Continuous
24. Guitar Music Center Foundation / Classics for Kids
Deadline: Continuous
25. Dollar General Literacy Foundation: Beyond Words
Deadline: Continuous
26. Major League Baseball (MLB-MLBPA) Youth Development Foundation
Deadline: Continuous – Applications are reviewed quarterly
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California Consulting Welcomes
Clayton Owens as Staff Assistant
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Clayton Owens from Corona California. Currently a senior at USC majoring in Real Estate Development. A part of the baseball program at USC for the past 4 years where I was named to the All-Pac-12 team as a freshman. Was awarded the "Tommy Trojan Male Freshman Athlete of the Year".
Clayton stated "I look forward to joining California Consulting in hopes to sharpen my grant writing skills as well as be surrounded by a team that will motivate me to be at my best every day. I hope the work I am doing will make impactful changes within communities and look forward to building relationships throughout my time at California Consulting."
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California Consulting is honored that the City of Monterey, the City of Arvin, and the To Fit and Healthy Center have asked us to provide grant writing services. We look forward to our strategic partnership to secure funding for their vision. |
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California Consulting is honored that the Corona Norco Unified School District, the City of Orinda, the City of Cupertino, the City of Bell, South Whittier School District, and Fairfield Suisun Unified School District have renewed their contract. Thank you for your continued confidence in our services. |
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Contact our Representatives in Your Area |
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Ventura County
Ventura County cities, school districts, special districts, and nonprofits are encouraged to contact Senior Consultant, Francine Castanon, for assistance with information about upcoming grants.
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Bay Area/ Northern California
Bay Area and Northern California cities, school districts, special districts, and nonprofits are encouraged to contact Senior Consultant, Stephen Sanger, for assistance with information about upcoming grants your entity may be eligible for.
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Kern County
Kern County cities, school districts, special districts, and nonprofits are encouraged to contact Senior Consultant, Matthew Park, for assistance with information regarding upcoming grants.
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