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August 2010 Newsletter
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New Clients
California Consulting, LLC is pleased to welcome the City of Lindsay and the Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District as our newest clients. This brings our total to 17 new clients that have retained California Consulting in 2010 making California Consulting, LLC one of the State's largest grant writing and advocacy companies. |
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Testimonial
"California Consulting has delivered exceptional service for the City of Sanger. Whether it has been their excellent lobbying relationships in Sacramento or their excellent grant writing skills, I could not be more pleased with California Consulting."
Mayor Victor Ruiz, City of Sanger
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Grants Awards--5 in August!
More grants awarded in August for our clients:
1. City of Reedley/$10,000/General Mills Foundation/Champions grant/Learning Healthy Habits
2. City of Reedley/PD/$35,000/DOJ GREAT
3. Salinas Union High School District/ASES Grant/$300,000
4. City of Kerman Transportation Planning/$157,500
5. City of Gonzales Transportation Planning/$40,000
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Grants our grant writers are currently working on or have recently submitted for clients
TIGER 2
Sustainable Communities
HOME
EDA
Stewardship Council
USDA Community Facilities
OTS Mini
Hearst Foundation
School Community Gardening
SAFER
Subaru-Mantis
Toshiba
Cal Trans Planning
Whitney Foundation
Music Revolution
Ray Soloman Foundation
S. H. Cowell Foundation
Office Depot
Wal-Mart Foundation
CVS
Reading Writing & Rythym
PG&E Bright Ideas
Land & Water Conservation
Recreation Trails
Habitat Conservation
Soccer Foundation
Met-Life
USDA High Energy
Lowe's
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Assemblyman Torlakson Visits Fresno Area
Fresno--California Consulting, LLC organized a round table meeting
with California State Assemblyman Tom Torlakson (D-Antioch) on Thursday
July 29, 2010. The private invitation only event was attended by
approximately 30 leaders from across the region including several
Mayors, City Council Members, School Superintendents, School Board
Members, and others. The luncheon was held at Jon's Bear Club in
Reedley. Torlakson is a longtime leader having served as a City Councilman,
County Supervisor, State Senator, and now State Assemblyman. Torlakson
has served as Chairman of various key Legislative Committees including
the Education Committee and the Housing Committee among others.
Recognized as a leading expert on local government and education issues
Torlakson commented on the state budget, the status of education
funding and other important issues at the luncheon. An informative
discussion took place involving Torlakson, several Superintendents,
Mayors, and others about a variety of issues facing California. Torlakson was introduced by his longtime friend Orange Cove Mayor
Victor Lopez. The welcoming at the luncheon was given by California
Consulting owner Steve Samuelian. After the event Mayor Lopez commented, "This was a fantastic
opportunity for local elected officials and education leaders to meet
with one of California's top lawmakers. We are very grateful to
Assemblyman Torlakson for his commitment to our schools, our children
and to the hard working people of the San Joaquin Valley. Tom Torlakson
has been an outstanding leader for us and he should be recognized for
his good work on behalf of the people of California" said Lopez. California Consulting, LLC is a San Joaquin Valley based grant
writing and governmental affairs company. The firm has recently
expanded and has approximately 50 clients across California including
23 cities, 18 school districts, and several other entities. |
Testimonial
"California Consulting has performed very well for the City of Delano. We recommend them highly and have been impressed with their hard work and ability to get things done in Sacramento."
Councilwoman Grace Vallejo, City of Delano
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California Consulting presents EZ update at Five Cities Meeting
Steve Samuelian and Juan Garza II provided an update on California Consulting's work to preserve the Enterprize Zone funding at the Five Cities Economic Development Authority meeting, which was held at Fowler City Hall on August 9th.
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EZ Conference Call Summary
Recently California Consulting held a conference call with Salinas Valley area Enterprise Zone stakeholders. We have been actively engaged in the EZ issue for several months meeting with Legislators, Staff, Committee Staff, testifying at a hearing, etc. There have been numerous new developments over the last few days relative to the EZ program.
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California Consulting attends Modesto Sustainable Communities Workshop
California Consulting grant writers attended the Sustainable Communities Grant Workshop in Modesto.
The Workshop was attended by various city staff and consultants representing cities from across the Central Valley. It included a powerpoint presentation that explained the grant and was followed by a general Q&A session.
Various SGC staff were present at the workshop, including Heather Fargo, Exec. Policy Officer and Brian Leahy, Asst. Director DLRP
The Strategic Growth Council's Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentive Program is designed to help local governments meet the challenges of adopting land use plans and integrating strategies in order to transform communities and create long term prosperity. The primary goal of this grant program is to develop and implement plans that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve the following objectives: improve air and water quality, promote public health, promote equity, increase housing affordability, increase infill and compact development,
revitalize urban and community centers, protect natural resources and agricultural lands, reduce automobile usage and fuel consumption, improve infrastructure systems, promote water conservation, promote energy efficiency and conservation, and strengthen the economy.
Cities, counties, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), Joint Powers Authorities (JPAs), Regional Transportation Planning Agencies (RTPAs), Councils of Governments (COGs), or combination thereof, are eligible to apply.
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Parks Grants Available
If you are interested in pursuing this grant opportunity for your Agency, please contact California Consulting, LLC at (559) 244-0801 or carrol@californiaconsulting.org.
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California Consulting Staff Attends EDA Workshop
California Consulting, LLC Senior Associate Dr. Jim Ritchie recently attended the Federal EDA grants workshop in Sacramento. EDA has recently changed several of their grant requirements, timing, and structure. Dr. Ritchie is working on a number of EDA applications for California Consulting clients and he also recently met with the Central Valley EDA representative during a visit to Fresno.
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School Grant Available
California School Garden Program
Important Dates
* All Fall applications must be postmarked by November 15.
* Grantees will be notified by January 15.
Grant Specifics
Awards *may* include:
* Up to $1500
* Irrigation Kit courtesy of John Deere Water
* Seeds
* Teacher Resources
* Local contacts to assist you in the planning, planting and
sustaining of your garden
* Local retail contacts that will work with you stretch your funds
Grantee Requirements
Schools awarded funding through Western Growers Foundation must:
* Submit at least three (3) photos in digital format to WGF by the
end of the school year
* Photo releases (supplied by WGF) must be signed by guardian for
any students in the photos
* Complete a brief online survey by the end of the school year
http://websurveyor.net/wsb.dll/23815/gardenupdate.htm
* Agree to possible site visits by WGF staff or representatives
Instructions
* Download Application here
<http://www.wga.com/DocumentLibrary/SchoolGardenApplication2010_1.doc>
* Completely fill out application and include all supplemental
materials.
* We cannot consider incomplete applications
* Application must be postmarked by the above due dates.
*Mail applications to:*
Foundation Administrator
Western Growers Foundation
P.O. Box 2130
Newport Beach, CA 92658
If you do not receive a School Garden Program grant, please apply again next year!
Grant Application Criteria
The following are a few criteria from the evaluation form that can mean the difference between an application that gets a school a School Garden Program grant, and an application that is not considered:
Detailed sketch of garden area including cement, walkways, shade and water sources
* Students heavily involved in planning, planting, harvesting, etc.
* Garden will be primarily fruits and vegetables
* List the uses of the garden
* Letter(s) of recommendation
Contact
Please contact the Foundation Administrator with any questions regarding our School Garden Program or the grant application process.
Briana Lewis
Foundation Administrator
(949) 885-2259
BLewis@wga.com <mailto:BLewis@wga.com>
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Testimonial
"California Consulting has provided the City of Lemoore with connections to the right people at the right time. They have been very responsive to our needs. I recommend them without hesitation."
Jeff Briltz, City Manager, City of Lemoore
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California Consulting Presents at Latino Local Elected Officials Meeting
Juan Garza II, C.O.O. of California Consulting presented an update at the August meeting of the Valley Latino Mayors and Local Elected Officials meeting held at the Fresno COG office. Garza presented an update on the EZ funding as well as detailing California Consulting's lobbying efforts to advocate for Senate confirmation for valley leaders such as Darius Assemi to the CTC and Sheriff Mims to the Lottery Commission.
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