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CC congratulates the City of Newman (a CC client) for receiving the
Local Road Safety Plan (HSIP) in the amount of $40,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

These monies are allocated for a roadway analysis.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of City of Newman’s leadership to protect and promote the quality of life for its residents.

It’s also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by CC Project Manager, Diana Dinerman, who ensured a successful grant application.

Thank you, Diana, and congratulations Newman!

California Consulting is pleased to announce the California Natural Resource Agency: Youth Community Access Program deadline has extended to November 16th for Public Schools Only.

Prop 64 Youth Community Access Program

Projects between 50-300K for youth (birth to 26)

Youth Community Access Program

Deadline: Extended – November 16th @ 5pm for Public Schools only

Summary: The funding priorities of the grant are:

1.   Projects that feature youth-led opportunities. Youth-led means projects in which youth are a participant in the planning, decision making, facilitation, and evaluation;

2.   Projects that propose resource awareness campaigns featuring youth and using youth vernacular; and

3.   Projects that empower youth to make healthy choices.

Possible projects are:

Programming Activities:

·     Cultural festivals and outreach events for youth

·     Youth-led outdoor skills workshops and classes

·     Youth-led outdoor experiences

·     Outreach campaign targeted at underserved communities to build community awareness of a natural or cultural resource

·     Youth-led volunteer stewardship programs

·     Free or reduced admission to a natural or cultural resource

·     Free bus passes to youth for access to resources

·     Language translation and interpretation services for youth

·     Outdoor cultural healing practices for youth

·     Workforce development and job training programs

·     Hands-on program to educate and involve youth in agriculture, cultivation, and farming

·     Training to increase cultural competency of program staff

·     Youth-led outdoor education programs

Capital Project Activities (Development and Vehicle Acquisition):

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California Consulting is pleased to welcome Audra Lee as our Project Manager.

As an expert in her field, Audra is an experienced grant writer, working in the nonprofit sector for 20 years. Audra is also well versed in nonprofit administration and creating organizational stability through financial diversification. Her specialty is grant writing and management, nonprofit development, fundraising, and event coordination.

She excels at creating solutions to drive organizational growth and stability though fund procurement. Audra’s passion lies in ensuring leadership, human capital, and fund development support programs and operations to achieve annual objectives and meet strict Foundation, City, County, State, and Federal funding standards.

As an experienced grant writer, she has an 80% success rate procuring grants. She has also spearheaded over 300% organizational financial growth through fundraising, grant funding, and capital campaigns.

Audra holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and is a Doctoral of Business candidate. 

Believing in the Spirit of Volunteerism, she devotes much of her free time giving back to the community. She has sat on several Board of Directors including The HOPE Collaborative and The WonderSeed Foundation.

CC INC is honored that the City of Relands has asked us to provide grant writing services. We look forward to collaborating with the City to help transform their vision into their legacy. Thank you, City of Redlands!