Montgomery County, Maryland, has achieved a significant milestone in infrastructure innovation by securing a $1 million Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grant under the Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS) program. This funding, part of a State of Maryland application submitted on behalf of Montgomery County, aims to elevate the maturity of the county’s P3DSETI program—a cutting-edge Building Information Management (BIM) platform. The successful application was a collaborative effort between Montgomery County Department of Transportation and California Consulting’s Project Manager, Ashley Ramsey. Their meticulous work in crafting a compelling proposal underscores the importance of partnerships in securing competitive federal funding. Read more here.

California Consulting has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing over $37 million in funding for our clients within a span of just 120 days. This impressive feat underscores our expertise in navigating the complex landscape of federal, state, and private grants. The $37,815,343 million in funding includes grants for a wide range of initiatives, from school safety programs and environmental conservation projects to transportation infrastructure and community development. This influx of funding is expected to drive significant progress in these areas, ultimately contributing to the betterment of society. Read more here.

The Corning Union Elementary School District (CUESD) has been awarded an $81,192 grant from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Cybersecurity Pilot Program, aimed at strengthening digital security measures in schools. The funding will support the district’s efforts to enhance cybersecurity infrastructure, protecting student and faculty data from cyber threats. The winning grant application was a result of a collaborative effort between Statewide Senior Project Manager Danielle Sotelo and CUESD Administration, who worked together to align the district’s needs with the program’s objectives. Read more here.

California Consulting has successfully secured multiple grants from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for our clients, totaling more than $1.2 million in funding. The grants aim to enhance emergency preparedness and public safety efforts across several California municipalities and school districts. The City of Pittsburg, Centinela Valley Union High School District, City of Glendale, and City of Davis each received $250,000, while the City of San Gabriel was awarded $219,470. The funding comes from the Cal OES State & Local Cybersecurity Grant – Local & Tribal (SL) program, which aims to strengthen the digital defenses of local jurisdictions against cyber threats. Read more here.

San Diego County has been awarded $1,413,134 through the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions, funded by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). The grant aims to support individuals disproportionately affected by cannabis-related criminalization and economic hardship. Cal Consulting Project Manager Maria Sokol and San Diego County administrators wrote the winning application, which seeks to remove barriers and expand opportunities for equity applicants and licensees in the legal cannabis industry. By addressing systemic inequalities, the program helps local governments provide critical resources to those seeking to enter the regulated market. Read more here.

In a strategic move to enhance public green spaces, the City of Baldwin Park has been awarded a $2 million grant from the LA County Regional Park and Open Space District’s Acquisition Only 2024 Program. The funding, announced in January, marks a significant milestone in the city’s ongoing efforts to expand and preserve open space for its residents. The grant application was successfully crafted through a collaborative effort between Senior Project Manager David Marquez, Management Assistant Sam D’Ambrosio, and the City Administration. Their joint work in aligning the city’s vision with funding priorities played a pivotal role in securing the award. Read more here.