California Consulting Community
Edition 74 / February 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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Los Angeles Community College District/West LA College Receives TRIO Grant for $1,642,065 |
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West LA College and the Los Angeles Community College District received the TRIO grant in the amount of $1,642,065.
The TRIO Educational Talent Search program is one of 8 TRIO programs funded by the Department of Education. It identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their postsecondary education. The program publicizes the availability of financial aid and assists participants with the postsecondary application process. Talent Search also encourages persons who have not completed education programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter and complete postsecondary education. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their postsecondary education.
The TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) program at WLAC is an early intervention program that targets students who are college-bound but lack the resources and guidance to reach that goal. WLAC ETS prepares participants academically and assists students with their SAT/ACT/CAHSEE test-taking and with their college application process during their senior year. ETS takes a holistic approach to engaging students and getting them excited about learning, college, and future careers.
WLAC ETS provides students with tutorial services, career exploration, aptitude assessments, counseling, mentoring programs, workshops, information on postsecondary institutions; education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students; guidance on and assistance in secondary school reentry, alternative education programs for secondary school dropouts, entry into general educational development programs or postsecondary education; and programs and activities previously mentioned that are specially designed for students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of the foster care system or other disconnected students.
Services provided by the program include:
- Academic, financial, career, or personal counseling including advice on entry or re-entry to secondary or postsecondary programs
- Career exploration and aptitude assessment
- Tutorial services
- Information on postsecondary education
- Exposure to college campuses
- Information on student financial assistance
- Assistance in completing college admissions and financial aid applications
- Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
- Mentoring programs
- Special activities for sixth, seventh, and eighth-graders
- Workshops for the families of participants
California Consulting Grant Writer Esther Landin and West Los Angeles College administration and staff teamed up to write the winning application. The award is for $328,413 per year or a total of $1,642,065 to serve 592 high school students at Dorsey High School, Webster Middle School, and Marina Del Rey Middle School in LAUSD.
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City of Oroville Receives Prop 68 Grant for $4,583,710 |
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Recently, the City of Oroville received $4,583,710 from the California State Department Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) Proposition 68: Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program.
The City has owned, managed, and maintained Bedrock Park since its construction and plans to continue to maintain the park and trail. A vast majority of the park is open land and the need for upgrades became evident.
The new plans for Bedrock Park will include enhancing trail accessibility with signage, interpretive markers, restrooms, and water stations at three key locations. Other improvements will include planting trees and shrubs to provide additional shade, carbon sequestration, habitat values, and erosion control. A shade structure will also be constructed to provide year-round shelter and encourage users to enjoy nature and explore the trails and rivers throughout the year.
California Consulting Project Manager, Audra Lee, and city administration and staff teamed up to write the successful application.
Congratulations everyone!
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Infrastructure Bill Funding Announced |
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President Joe Biden recently released the Building a Better America Plan with 25 competitive opportunities. These opportunities run the gambit from transportation, climate, energy, environment to cyber, broadband, and a range of other programs. You don't want to miss out on this. Please find the entire notice here,
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US Department of Transportation Announces Historic Bridge Investment |
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US Department of Transportation Announces Historic Bridge Investment with more than $27 Billion to states and tribal transportation to fix an estimated 15,000 bridges nationwide. The full announcement can be viewed here.
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California Consulting Securing Funding for Clients |
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Twelve California Consulting Clients have been awarded the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) - Proposition 68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program totaling almost $59 Million!
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Coachella Valley Unified School District Receives $734,872.50 for the COVID-19 Child Nutrition Reimbursement Grant from the California Department of Education. |
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CC congratulates Coachella Valley Unified School District (a CC client) for receiving the COVID-19 Child Nutrition Reimbursement Grant in the amount of $734,872.50 from the California Department of Education.
These monies will reimburse the meals not served during the school closure because of COVID-19
This most recent accomplishment is another example of the commitment of CVUSD's leadership to 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, Dr. High, and congratulations CVUSD!
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The City of Albany Receives THREE CA State Parks and Recreation: Recreational Infrastructure Revenue Enhancement (RIRE) Grant totaling $245,000 |
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CC congratulates the City of Albany (a CC client) for receiving three CA State Parks and Recreation: Recreational Infrastructure Revenue Enhancement (RIRE) Grant in the amount of $245,000.
This most recent accomplishment is another example of the commitment of the City of Albany's leadership to protect promote the quality of life for its residents.
It’s also a reflection of the dedication and hard work of CC Project Manager, Cecily Harris, who ensured a successful grant application.
Thank you, Cecily, and congratulations to the City of Albany!
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Client Spotlight:
South Whittier School District
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California Consulting is honored to spotlight South Whittier School district, a client for 4 years!
South Whittier School District serves K-8th grade students in Whittier California.
The South Whittier School District holds students and staff to rigorous standards in order to prepare every scholar for 21st Century success in college and the workforce, within a safe and supportive environment.
Their students are challenged to reach their full potential and develop their curiosity and thirst for discovery. The district celebrates our families’ diverse traditions, cultures, and languages as foundations for learning.
Truly providing "Success for every student"
California Consulting has successfully teamed up with South Whitter School District's admin and staff to secure $1,007,531 for the district with a 593% return on investment.
The applications that were awarded are below.
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California Natural Resources Agency: Urban Greening Grant Program
Deadline: March 28, 2022
Amount: No minimum or maximum. $47.5 million is available for the entire program.
Match: No
Eligibility: Cities, counties, special districts, nonprofit organizations, and JPAs.
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CalTrans: Active Transportation Program (ATP) Grant Statewide Cycle 6
Deadline: TBD – Should be released late Spring 2022
Amount: 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
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Clean School Bus
Deadline: TBD
Amount: TBD-Each year, $500 million will be available exclusively for electric school buses and $500 million will be available for electric buses and multiple types of cleaner alternative fuel school buses.
Match: TBD
Eligibility: State or Local Governmental Entities responsible for 1) Providing school bus service to one or more public school systems; or 2) Purchase of school buses.
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U.S. Department of Justice: COPS School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP)
Deadline: TBA (Expected early Spring 2022)
Amount: Each award is three years (36 months) in duration. Each award recipient may receive a maximum federal share of $500,000. Up to $53 million is available for this program.
Match: Agencies are required to contribute a local cash match of at least 25% toward the total cost of the approved project during the award period
Eligibility: States, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies
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California Department of Water Resources: Small Communities Flood Risk Reduction Program
Deadline: TBD
Amount: TBD
Match: Yes - 50%
Eligibility: Local public agencies with land use authority for the small community areas. Public agencies with jurisdiction/ authority to implement flood projects may be eligible for project work plans prepared in coordination and approval of the agency with land use authority. An Applicant may be an incorporated city or county applying on behalf of an unincorporated community.
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Learn More about the Grant Process from
CC Grant Writer Cecily Harris
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Is the grant process different for different types of grants? What should you look for and follow when starting a grant? Cecily answers these questions and so much in this FAQ Episode.
California Consulting has an ongoing series that answers Frequently Asked Questions. We hope these short videos will educate and entertain. Our project managers deliver quick and concise information that is designed to help you understand the grant writing world.
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Featured Municipal Grants |
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California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Deadline: Continuous (application has been changed to a rolling deadline)
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FM Global Fire Prevention Grant Program
Deadline: March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 annually
Amount: Not specified
Eligibility: Fire departments and brigades, as well as national, state, regional, local, and community organizations
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Deadline: March 1, 2022
Amount: Up to $1.56 million
Match: Yes - 12%
Eligibility: Cities, counties, districts, state agencies, federal agencies and nonprofits with management responsibilities of public lands
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Featured Educational Grants |
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· A-G Completion Improvement (ALLOCATION) Program -LEA Plan due 4/1
· Dual Language Immersion Grant (DLIG) Program (NEW under state budget) due 3/18
· Cal. Department of Humanities California Documentary Project (CDP) NextGen Grants - due 3/22. Funding for Youth media education and projects focused on California.
· EPA Clean School Bus Program (funded by 2021 Infrastructure law) Grant TBA approx 4/22
California Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten and Full-Day Kindergarten Facilities Grant Program – Projected application announcement for April 1 and due April 30
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Team Member Spotlight:
Senior Project Manager Karen Simpson
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We are excited to spotlight Senior Project Manager Karen Simpson.
Karen Simpson is California Consulting's Senior Project Manager located in Southern California. She has served within municipal government for 27 years for the Cities of Los Angeles, and Pomona, California.
Karen has garnered her grant-writing skills for Federal and State funding opportunities from multiple Community and Economic Development programs. She has extensive knowledge and training in grant program management, grant research, grant writing, and post-award program compliance.
She is skilled in building collaborates between community-based organizations, faith-based entities, educational, and social institutions, which resulted in Federal grant awards totaling $10.4 million in less than 7 years. She has written grants addressing: at-risk children and youth, K-12 education, job training, homeless assistance, economic development, housing improvement, and lead-hazard control.
Karen is an Independent Grant Consultant for non-profit organizations providing grant writing services, capacity building, and funding strategies to help meet needs in underserved neighborhoods.
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California Consulting is honored that the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, Imperial Irrigation District, RAIN Fire, City of Ojai, City of Sausalito, FantaSea Yachts, and the City of Yucaipa. We look forward to our strategic partnership to secure funding for their vision.
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California Consulting is honored that the City of Fairfield has 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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