The City of Sausalito and California Consulting’s formidable alliance has achieved notable success with the recent approval of the U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring grant. This significant achievement, amounting to $497,561, marks a pivotal moment in our collaborative efforts, reflecting our shared commitment to transforming visions into reality for the Sausalito community. The COPS Hiring grant, a product of our joint endeavors, serves as a linchpin for advancing public safety initiatives in Sausalito. By facilitating the recruitment of additional officers, the grant not only augments the size of the police force but also reinforces the city’s dedication to ensuring a safer and more secure environment. Beyond numerical growth, the grant represents a strategic investment in fortifying Sausalito’s safety infrastructure. An extraordinary 3740% Return on Investment (ROI) underscores the effectiveness of our partnership in securing substantial funding for the city’s critical projects. This remarkable ROI attests to the successful synergy between Sausalito’s vision for community improvement and California Consulting’s adeptness in identifying and capturing funding opportunities. Looking ahead, our commitment to Sausalito’s prosperity remains steadfast. We aspire to persist in identifying and securing funding aligned with the city’s strategic goals. Whether in the realms of public safety, infrastructure development, environmental sustainability, or community services, our partnership is dedicated to translating Sausalito’s aspirations into tangible achievements. California Consulting Director of Communications, Shasta Bell, stated: “The triumphs of our collaboration extend beyond financial gains; they echo our shared dedication to enhancing the quality of life for Sausalito residents. With a focus on the future, we eagerly anticipate the enduring impact of our partnership and the positive transformations it will bring to the Sausalito community.

CC Client Red Bluff Union School District Receives $8,787,500 for the California Community School Partnership Program from the State Department of Education. This most recent accomplishment is another example of the commitment of RBUSD’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, Dr. High, and congratulations RBUSD!

California Consulting has done it again with $32,617,404 secured for clients over the last 90 days. This wonderful accomplishment can be attributed to our outstanding grant writers and the client administration’s guidance and vision. California Consulting’s CEO Steve Samuelian stated: “The grant writing team at Cal. Consulting is hard working and takes their responsibilities very seriously.   The team of grant writers work closely together and have a great deal of camaraderie and a sense of teamwork. The results in 2023 have been many extraordinary grant awards for our clients.”  The list of awards is below for your review. Local Technical Assistance Grant City of Hollister $500,000 Local Technical Assistance Grant City of Monrovia $402,500 Priority Development Area (PDA) City of Orinda $200,000 Cal OES – Sub application Local Hazard Mitigation Program (LHMP) City of Lomita $89,500 California Energy Commission – CalAPP/SolarApp City of Maywood $40,000 U.S. Dept. of Treasury, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLRF) City of Bell $375,588 FEMA – Disaster Recovery Covid-19 Public Assistance City of Bell $33,329 CPUC – Local Agency Technical Assistance Grant (LATA) City of Bell $500,000 FEMA – Cal OES: Disaster Recovery City of Bell $29,000 Department of Justice – Edward Byrne – Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) City of Bell $13,650 Cal OES – High Frequency Communications Grant City of Bell $60,000 LA County Office of Administration – State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) City of Baldwin Park $72,134 California Energy Commission – CalAPP/SolarApp City of Baldwin Park $60,000 Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Climate Resilience Non-Bond Program City of Baldwin Park $832,163 Department of Justice – Edward Byrne – Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) City of Baldwin Park $16,257 Metropolitan Transportation Commission, One Bay Area Grant – OBAG 3 City of Pacifica $900,000 Department of Energy – Solar App+   City of Pacifica $40,000 Share our Strength – School HubsGrantOpportunity Mendota Unified School District $60,000 United Way – Shelter Improvement Grant (CATEGORY 2: Trauma-Informed Physical Site Upgrades) Union Rescue Mission $150,000 United Way – Los Angeles Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Union Rescue Mission $51,000 CEC – California Automated Permit Processing Program – CalAPP City of Monterey $40,000 CDE – FY 23 Community Schools Partnership Program (CSPP) Implementation Parlier Unified School District $3,562,500 CDE – FY 23 Community Schools Partnership Program (CSPP) Implementation Red Bluff Union Elementary School District $8,787,500 CDE – FY 23 Community Schools Partnership Program (CSPP) Implementation Cal OES – High-Frequency Communications Grant $1,425,000 CDE – FY 23 Community Schools Partnership Program (CSPP) Implementation Lemon Grove School District $5,700,000 California Department of Energy – CalAPP Solar City of Sausalito $40,000 HHAP- Homeless Housing, Assistance & Prevention City of Vallejo $1,082,582 Board of State and Community Corrections – Prop 64 Public Health and Safety Program City of Vallejo $1,400,000 CDE – 21st Century ASSETs   Coachella Valley Unified School District $610,800 CDE – 21st Century Community Learning Center  Coachella Valley Unified School District $1,914,858 DOJ – COPS Hiring Sausalito Grant Project 2022-2027 City of Sausalito $497,561 CDE – Meal Equipment Grant Mendota Unified School District $94,462 Board of State and Community Corrections – Prop 64 Public Health and Safety Program County of San Benito $2,997,145 Firehouse Subs Public Safety City of Simi Valley $39,875 Grand Total: $32,617,404

California Consulting grant writers have secured 31 grants totaling $20,887,891 in the first quarter of 2023. “Incredible!!” said California Consulting Director of Communications Shasta Bell, “California Consulting has by far the best grant writers in the business. Our expertise and highly skilled writers have time and again proven they can beat the odds. These grants are very competitive with many of them only awarding the top 2 to 3% of the applicants. This is indeed a wonderful accomplishment.” FEMA – Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) City of Patterson $78,436 CalTrans – Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) City of Patterson $1,154,700 CalTrans – Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) City of Maywood $1,418,490 CalTrans – Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) City of Wildomar $977,670 CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing – Teacher Residency Implementation Grant   Wonderful College Prep Academy $250,000 StanCOG MPO ATP Cycle 6 Tim Bell Road City of Waterford $1,993,000