Amendment to Professional Services Agreement
Form approved by the City Attorney 8-8-14
FIRST AMENDMENT
TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002573
WITH RENNE PUBLIC POLICY GROUP, A DIVISION OF RENNE PUBLIC LAW GROUP, LLP
This F
irst Amendment to Agreement number F002573, dated December 22, 2022 ("Agreement") is made as of this _____ day of ______, 2024, by and between the City of Santa Rosa, a municipal corporation (" City"), and Renne Public Law Group, LLP, a Limited Liability Partnership ("Consultant").
RECI
TALS
A. Ci
ty desires to continue receiving strategic grant writing and grant proposal development services.
B. City and Consultant desire to supplement the scope of services, increase the compensation, and extend the completion date for services to be provided by Consultant under Agreement.
C. The parties have negotiated upon the terms pursuant to which Consultant will continue to provide such services and have reduced such terms to writing.
AM
ENDMENT
NOW
, THEREFORE, the parties agree to amend the Agreement as follows:
1. Sec
tion 1. Scope of Services
Ex
hibit A to the Agreement is supplemented by Exhibit A-1 to this Amendment.
2. Sec
tion 2. Compensation
Sec
tion 2(c) of Agreement is amended to increase the compensation payable to Consultant under the Agreement by $90,000 to read as follows:
"Not
withstanding any other provision in this Agreement to the contrary, the total maximum compensation to be paid for the satisfactory accomplishment and completion of all tasks set forth above shall in no event exceed the sum of one hundred forty-eight thousand eight hundred dollars and no cents ($148,800). The City’s Chief Financial Officer is authorized to pay all proper claims from Charge Number 010000-5320.
3. Sec
tion 12. Time of Performance
The las
t sentence of Section 12 of Agreement is amended to read as follows:
"Cons
ultant shall complete all the required services and tasks and complete and tender all deliverables to the reasonable satisfaction of City, not later than August 26, 2026."
Exhibit A
Amendment to Professional Services Agreement
Form approved by the City Attorney 8-8-14
A
ll other terms of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
E
xecuted as of the day and year first above stated.
CONSULTANT:
Name of Firm: Renne Public Law Group, LLP
TYPE OF BUSINESS ENTITY (check one):
_____ Individual/Sole Proprietor
_____ Partnership
_____ Corporation
__X__ Limited Liability Company
_____ Other (please specify: ___________)
Signatures of Authorized Persons:
By: _____________________________
Print Name:_______________________
Title: ____________________________
By: _____________________________
Print Name:_______________________
Title: ____________________________
City of Santa Rosa Business Tax Cert. No.
__________________________________
CITY OF SANTA ROSA
a Municipal Corporation
By:_________________________________
Print Name:__________________________
Director, __________ Department
Title:________________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Office of the City Attorney
ATTEST:
____________________________
City Clerk
Attachment: Exhibit A-1 – Supplement to Scope of Services 1 City of Santa Rosa / Proposal for Grant Writing Services
PROPOSAL FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES
Primary Contact :
Ja
ke Whitaker
Director of Grant Services
[email protected]
(530) 681- 9731
QUALIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 2 PERSONNEL .................................................................................. 4 SERVICE APPROACH ...................................................................... 8 FEE SCHEDULE PROPOSAL ............................................................ 12 CONFLICTS AND TERMINATION .................................................... 12 SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICATIONS ............................................. 13 REFERENCES ................................................................................ 15 CLIENT TESTIMONIALS ................................................................. 17 Exhibit A-1
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QUALIFICATIONS
Renne Public Policy Group (RPPG) was formed in May 2019 as a lobbying and political consulting practice and began offering interdisciplinary grant writing and research services in June 2021. RPPG is a division of Renne Public Law Group (RPLG), a law firm formed in March 2018. Our firm offers comprehensive municipal consulting services that include expertise in public law, public policy, legislative advocacy, municipal management , financ ial management , and grant writing .
The RPPG Advantage
At RPPG , we strive to be a necessity for our clients, not a luxury . This means finding ways to show true return on investment.
Our consultants emphasize submitting high-quality grant applications and deploying a strategic approach to grant seeking . RPPG’s approach to grant consulting remains
rooted in thorough and thoughtful vetting of funding
opportunities for our clients that support their near-term priorities and long -term goals . We examine potential
projects through a lens of “grant readiness” to provide realistic assessments and strategic recommendations.
Furthermore, we remain committed to providing our clients with accurate and timely information about upcoming funding opportunities. Combining our expertise in grant programs and our team’s presence in Sacramento, we work with our clients to start considering upcoming opportunities for grant programs well before the grant competition’s announcement.
Our team works diligently to identify and apply for grant opportunities that best fit our client ’s needs. As strategic partners, we also work proactively to position our clients for success by thoroughly screening proposal concepts and projects . In doing so, we offer a comprehensive consulting service —not just writing grants but also working with clients in a hands -on way to help them clarify and refine their priorities and support them in becom ing “grant ready.” In doing so, we identify which opportunities have a higher likelihood of success and which opportunities have lower odds. We foster synergy and collaboration with our client’s staff because building deep and meaningful relationships with our clients is at the heart of our success .
We pride ourselves on creating a customized approach for each client with whom we have the honor of working. Rather than deploying a scattershot approach that prioritizes quantity over quality , we employ a more rigorous methodology to pinpoint opportunities that best fit the client’s needs and optimize the use of their staff time and resources . We provid e our clients with a tangible return on their investment by utilizing quality control and assurance measures to ensure that grant applications meet or exceed the rigorous standards outlined by regional, state, and federal agencies.
3 City of Santa Rosa / Proposal for Grant Writing Services Our team combines a depth of multidisciplinary experience with a sincere passion for local government.
Collectively we bring positive energy, a tireless work ethic, and a commitment to deliver the highest- quality work for our clients. This is RPPG’s true competitive advantage.
Current and Past Clients in Practice Area
• City of Bakersfield
• City of Brisbane
• City of Beaumont
• City of Corona
• City of El Cerrito
• City of Foster City
• City of Greenfield
• City of Morgan Hill
• City of Mountain View
• City of Rancho Cucamonga
• City of Redwood City
• City of Rialto
• City of Rio Vista
• City of San Bernardino
• City of Santa Rosa
• Town of Atherton
• California Latino School Board Association
• Del Paso Manor Water District
• Housing Authority of the County of San
Bernardino
• Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment
• San Bernardino Community College District
• Silicon Valley Clean Energy
• YMCA of Silicon Valley
Areas of Expertise
Transportation infrastructure
Public safety and criminal justice
Firefighting and wildfire prevention
Water infrastructure
Green spaces and parks
Transit
Economic development
Workforce development
Housing construction
Homelessness and human services
Clean energy infrastructure
Hazard mitigation
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PERSONNEL
Jake Whitaker – Director of Grant Services
With a proven track record of secur ing millions of state and federal dollars for local public agencies and nonprofit organization s, Jake serves as the Director of RPPG’s Grant Services Team. His consulting work spans across the state of California, working with communities of various sizes, geographies, and demographics ; from the Central Valley City of Bakersfield, the ninth -largest city in California, to the agrarian community of Greenfield (pop. 18,000) in the Salinas Valley, the Inland Empire urban population center of the City of San Bernardino, the San Mateo Peninsula City of Redwood City, and the North Bay City of Santa Rosa . Jake prioritizes high - quality service, collaboration, and effective communication in all his consulting work.
APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE: AT A GLANCE
• Certificated grant writer with over $ 80 million in funding secured for municipal governments, county governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organization s • 8 years of experience working in and with local government • 4 years of experience as a local government elected official Bruce Rudd – Senior Consultant
With vast experience and a 42-year career in public service that began with his first job as a bus mechanic for the City of Fresno and culminated in his appointment as Fresno’s City Manager in 2013, Bruce brings a wealth of knowledge to RPPG’s Grant Services Team as a strategic consultant and grant writer. During his career, he has been responsible for writing and/or administering a variety of federal, state, and local grant programs used to fund a variety of capital investment projects, ranging from new parks and trails to the implementation of Bus Rapid Transit services. Under Bruce’s leadership as City Manager , the City of Fresno was awarded one of the inaugural Transformative Climate Communities grants — a marquee accomplishment .
APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE: AT A GLANCE
• 42 years of public service, including s erving as the City Manager of Fresno, Assistant City Manager, Director of Transportation, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation, Board Member for the Fresno Economic Development Corporation, and Policy Advisory Board Member for Fresno Council of Governments
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of municipal finance and operations
5 City of Santa Rosa / Proposal for Grant Writing Services • Successfully managed multiple complex grant -funded capital improvement projects • Secured $100 million in Transformative Climate Communities funding for the City of Fresno Maira Durazo – Grant Writing Associate
As a professional grant writer and program manager, Maira brings a wealth of experience serving in various roles that focus on the delivery of public service through equity, inclusion, and diversity. She has successfully secured and administered over $56 million in grant funding from state, federal, and private funding sources. While working with the City of Redlands, Maira spearheaded the development of a successful Project Homekey application that resulted in the largest Homekey Program award to date —$30 million —for a single project in California. Maira’s passion for her work center s on empowering change makers by securing the funding they need to deliver positive impacts for their communities.
APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE: AT A GLANCE
• Proven effective project manager with experience working in public agencies and private organizations
• Successful grant and business development proposal writer and fundraiser who has secur ed over $56 million for government agencies, consulting firms, and other private and nonprofit organizations • Expertise in projects pertaining to public health, housing equity, homeless advocacy, mental health, workforce development, and grant administration for government service delivery • 5 years of experience working in local government, including the Inland Empire Regional Planning Unit, the County of Riverside, and the City of Redlands • Master’s degree in Public Administration from CSU San Bernardino and two CSU Certificates – one in Nonprofit Leadership and one in Grant Writing and Administration Dane Hutchings – Managing Director
For over a decade, Dane has been advocating on behalf of local government agencies . He is a seasoned legislative advocate and political strategist with a keen understanding of the California political process and landscape. Dane brings a unique understanding of California local government operations, service delivery methods , and revenue sources. He has been successful in advancing policies for RPPG clients in areas of importance including housing, revenue and taxation, homelessness, public employee pensio ns, and wildfire response. As Managing Director of RPPG, Dane oversees the firm’s lobbying and grant writing practices .
6 City of Santa Rosa / Proposal for Grant Writing Services APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE: AT A GLANCE
• Over a decade of legislative advocacy and public affairs experience • Former Federal Policy Liaison and Lobbyist for the League of California Cities • Strong relationships with key legislative, administrative, and executive officials • Stellar track record of leveraging agency contacts to advance clients’ budget and grant funding priorities
Sharon Gonsalves – Director of Government Affairs
Sharon has spent her career advocating for legislative and funding priorities of municipalities throughout California. She brings over 15 years of state legislative and local government advocacy experienc e, with a strong background in natural resources, housing, and transportation . As part of her extensive work in local government, Sharon has also written successful grant applications in the fields of emergency response, tobacco prevention, and transit -oriented development.
APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE: AT A GLANCE
• Proven success in navigating the S tate Budget process and identifying funding sources • 15 years of legislative advocacy and C apitol staff experience • Accomplished grant writer who has secured millions in competitive funding Alyssa Silhi – Director of Government Affairs
For over 15 years, Alyssa Silhi has been advancing statewide policies for the public good, from healthcare and K -12 education to public health, public safety, and local government. Prior to joining RPPG, Alyssa was a Legislative Representative for the California Special Districts Association (CSDA). In th is capacity, she was the lead advocate and strategist on policy and fiscal proposals relat ed to the environment —including climate adaptation and resiliency, wildfire mitigation and preparedness, CEQA, water and wastewater, and energy/utilities. She also managed issues related to transportation and emergency response.
APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE: AT A GLANCE
• Former Legislative Representative for the California Special Districts Association • Demonstrated ability in navigating the S tate Budget process • Strong policy background in local government issues
• 4 years of experience as a local government elected official
7 City of Santa Rosa / Proposal for Grant Writing Services Dan Carrigg – Senior Advisor
Dan is a political consultant and thought leader in California public policy with a decades -long track record of directly impacting state policy decisions and representing the interests of local government. His career includes experience working on issues related to housing, land use, economic development, transportation, local tax revenues, tax increment financing, and infrastructure development and construction . RPPG’s Grant Services Team draws on Dan’s extensive and wide -ranging experience to support our strategic consulting services and gain insight into the State Budget process.
APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE: AT A GLANCE
• 30 years of legislative advocacy experience
• 25 years specifically advocating for local government • Strong relationships with agency officials and policy committee consultant s • Extensive knowledge of California’s legislative, political, and budget proces ses Organizational Chart
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SERVICE APPROACH
Core Elements of Successful Grant- Seeking
These core elements outline RPPG’s framework for developing competitive grant proposals. Regardless of the funding opportunity or source , potential funders always look fo r five main components: 1) a clearly defined problem statement; 2) a clearly articulated solution to the problem; 3) a budget that reflects the resources needed to implement the proposed solution; 4) demonstration of the organization’s capacity to implement the proposed solution; and 5) the ability to monitor progress, collect data, and fulfi ll the funder’s reporting requirements. When developing a concept for a proposal, it is essential that the grant writer works with the organization to address each of th ese five components.
The Grant Proposal Development Process
9 City of Santa Rosa / Proposal for Grant Writing Services Scope of Work
• Proposal Development: RPPG will provide grant writing and proposal development services from start to finish of the proposal development process. This includes preparing funding abstracts, project narratives, and the required forms and attachments. The grant writer will convene a kickoff meeting for each project and outline expectations for all staff involved in preparing the application, including a projected time commitment for each City staff member. Optimizing your City’s use of resources and staff time is an overarching priority for our team. RPPG will develop a strategic work plan for the development of each proposal, take the lead in scheduling meetings, and work to obtain relevant information from stakeholders.
• Progress Monitoring: RPPG’s team will provide monthly Grant Activity Reports that identify grant applications in progress, funding opportunities being tracked by RPPG’s team on behalf of the City, and the outcomes (awarded/pending/rejected) of submitted grant applications. • Funding Opportunity Research: RPPG conducts continu al and comprehensive research to keep clients informed of upcoming grant opportunities. Proactively identifying funding priorities allows staff and consultants to focus grant -seeking efforts in a way that support s the City’s long -term strategic goals and helps strategically align grant -seeking activities with council -approved priorities.
The City of Santa Rosa will receive a monthly “Funding Opportunities Catalog” documenting current and cyclical grant programs of federal agencies, state agencies, and private foundations. Upon request, RPPG’s consultants will prepare a report outlining grant eligibility requirements, eligible projects, and past success rates (based on the availability of data). • Monitoring the State Budget: RPPG’s Project Manager works directly with legislative advocates who provide updates and analysis on the S tate Budget and relevant bills, allowing the Grant Services Team to proactively identify upcoming opportunities, the creation of new grant programs, and changes to existing grant programs.
• Strategic Planning: RPPG works directly with organizational leadership teams to identify funding and service gaps to inform grant -seeking activities. We schedule annual “deep dive” meetings with clients to focus on key priorities for the upcoming year and use th ese priorities to develop a Funding Opportunities Assessment document to guide the organization’s grant -seeking activities. • Grant Readiness: RPPG’s consultants will support the City’s efforts to proactively identify priority projects and triage potential grant opportunities to support th ese projects. As part of this effort, our consultants will vet projects for competitive viability to support the development of strong grant applications. RPPG’s Director of Grant Services is available to provide one complimentary Grant Readiness Workshop for staff as part of the onboarding process. • Collaborative Approach: RPPG utilizes a collaborative grant writing process to compile highly competitive proposals. Our s killed consultants understand that leveraging the subject matter expertise of our client is critical to success. We use cloud-based document -sharing services to enable real -time feedback from the client throughout the proposal development process.
10 City of Santa Rosa / Proposal for Grant Writing Services • Consistent Communication: RPPG schedules monthly meetings to keep clients informed of upcoming funding opportunities and progress on grant -seeking activities. Our consultants will be available upon request to meet with staff about assigned projects. • Quality Control: Prior to submitting a grant application, RPPG’s grant writer will review the contents of the narrative and each attachment , check for typographical or grammatical errors, and ensure that all required components for a complete proposal are included in the application package. • Capacity Building: Upon request, RPPG will work with the City to develop an Interdepartmental Grants Team that identifies and brings together points of contact in key departments. • Advocacy: RPPG’s grant writers work in partnership with our Sacramento lobbying team to notify legislators about grant applications in their districts and request letters of support. • Organizational Support: Upon request , RPPG’s consultants will work with City staff to assess areas for improvement in the City’s grant -seeking efforts , assess past performance, and support the implementation of best practices to support successful efforts. • Professional Development : Upon request , RPPG will provide workshops for your organization to support grant -seeking and grant management activities at the staff level.
Staff Roles
Leveraging the local expertise of your staff requires active engagement in the proposal development process. To collaboratively develop highly competitive grant proposals, RPPG expects the following support from City staff:
• Designate personnel with relevant subject -matter expertise to support proposal development from start to completion of the process.
• Attend the project kickoff meeting and regular check -in meetings throughout the proposal development process.
• Develop the proposal budget using figures that reflect the City’s anticipated expenditures to implement the proposed project.
• Provide the grant writer with talking points and the necessary project -specific information to support drafting the project proposal.
• Respond to requests for local data and information made by the grant writer. • Network with other governmental agencies and/or community organizations to secure letters of support (when necessary ).
• Review and edit draft proposal narrative sections.
• Provide resources to support the development of Preliminary Engineering Reports, Site Plans, and other documentation necessary for a grant proposal that requires specialized expertise.
11 City of Santa Rosa / Proposal for Grant Writing Services Staff deliverables for each project will be clearly defined at the initial project kickoff meeting based on the requirements of each specific grant development project.
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FEE SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
Monthly Retainer Agreement
Grant Writing: 6/1/2024 – 5/31/2025 $3,150 per month ($37,800 per year) Grant Writing : 6/1/2025 – 5/31/2026 $3,300 per month ($39,600 per year) TOTAL $77,400
The monthly retainer fee structure is based on a rate of $ 3,150 per month, totaling $ 37,800 in a calendar year. This would be an all -inclusive service offering with no limit on the number of grant submissions during the contract period. RPPG’s grant writing consultants will be available upon request for meetings with staff, provide strategic planning support, on -call grant opportunity research , and develop and submit grant proposals on behalf of the City . Per the previous proposal submitted to the City, a small increase is requested for the final year of the contract to account for cost increases.
Additional Costs
Travel Costs
If in -person attendance at meetings or events is requested by the City of Santa Rosa , the City will be expected to cover the cost of travel in accordance with the City’s travel policy.
CONFLICTS AND TERMINATION
As part of every Request for Proposal that RPPG submits, the firm undergoes an internal process of scrutiny to identify any potential conflicts of interest. After reviewing the firm’s client roster and a list of active litigation and conducting an organiza tion-wide survey of team members, we have determined that there are no current or anticipated conflicts with respect to this proposal and the proposed scope of work. RPPG has not had a contract termination clause invoked for-cause by any of its clients sin ce the firm’s formation in 2019.
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SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICATIONS
Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) – City of Bakersfield • Award Amount : $22,125,000
• Year Awarded: 2023
• Funding Agency : Strategic Growth Council
Our team worked hand in hand with staff from Bakersfield’s Economic and Community Development Department, providing strategic consulting over six months and grant writing services to develop the application. As a result, Bakersfield secured $22 million in funding from the Strategic Growth Council’s highly competitive TCC program. Bakersfield’s Southeast Strong initiative was one of just four projects in 2023 that received a grant for full implementation. Southeast Strong deploys a combination of strategies to uplif t and revitalize southeast Bakersfield, a community historically impacted by redlining, chronic poverty, and lack of investment. Projects funded through TCC include affordable housing, urban greening, park revitalization, complete streets infrastructure, w orkforce development programs for green jobs, increased transit access, residential solar installation, and the creation of a community garden.
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) – City of Bakersfield • Award Amount : $10,000,000
• Year Awarded: 2023
• Funding Agency : U.S. Department of Transportation
Working closely with Bakersfield’s Public Works Department, our team developed a successful application for a federal RAISE grant—a highly competitive national transportation infrastructure funding program.
This shovel-ready, transformative, and innovative multimodal transportation project will provide significant improvements to a section of Chester Avenue through “complete street” designs that maximize safety, convenience, and comfort for all residents , including pedestrians, bicyclists, riders of e- scooters, drivers of low- speed electric vehicles, and public transit users. Furthermore, the Project will allow the City to create a true multimodal transportation corridor that will provide much -needed connectivity between the Downtown Bakersfield High Speed Rail Station and surrounding disadv antaged neighborhoods and businesses and magnify the new station ’s impact. This will spur further development and investments along the corridor and station area.
Encampment Resolution Funding – City of Redwood City
• Award Amount : $1,843,500
• Year Awarded: 2022
• Funding Agency : Homeless Coordinating and Financ ing Council
14 City of Santa Rosa / Proposal for Grant Writing Services Working with staff from Redwood City’s Homelessness Initiatives team, our team developed a successful application for the first round of the state’s Encampment Resolution Funding. The proposal requested funding to address a string of encampments along major transportation corridors in Redwood City by providing street outreach a nd supportive services to work with the homeless population and assist their efforts to enter transitional housing programs. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Office highlighted this project in the press release that announc ed the grant awards.
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) – City of Santa Rosa • Award Amount : $7,084,440
• Year Awarded: 2023
• Funding Agency : FEMA
Our team prepared an application on behalf of the Santa Rosa Fire Department for the SAFER grant , one of FEMA’s three primary programs that provide funding to local fire departments. The $7 million will fund 12 additional firefighter -paramedics over a span of three years to staff two advanced life support squads during peak hours. The squads will respond to emergency medical calls for service and fire -related events to improve response times.
Building Forward – City of San Bernardino
• Award Amount: $6,409,370
• Year Awarded: 2023
• Funding Agency: California State Library
Our team prepared an application for the Building Forward Library Grant Program on behalf of the City of San Bernardino . This award will bring in $6.4 million to renovate the aging Norman F. Feldheym Central Library. The project will provide funding for critical maintenance, energy efficiency upgrades, and modernizing the 38-year-old library facility to expand digital and physical access to the community.
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REFERENCES
Anthony Valdez
Assistant to the City Manager
City of Bakersfield
Phone: (661) 326-3029
Email: [email protected]
Address:
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Grant Name Agency Amount Submitted Status
Clean California Grant
Program
Caltrans $1,491,250 2/1/2022 AWARDED
Youth Workforce
Development Program
CA Volunteers $5,354,257 12/30/2021 AWARDED
Active Transportation
Program
California
Transportation
Commission
$2,950,000 6/15/2022 AWARDED
Urban Greening
Program
California Natural
Resources Agency
$1,419,099 3/28/2022 AWARDED
Water and Energy
Efficiency Grant
U.S. Bureau of
Reclamation
$499,829 7/28/2022 AWARDED
RAISE U.S. Department of
Transportation
$10,000,000 2/28/2023 AWARDED
Organized Retail Theft
Prevention Program
Board of State and
Community
Corrections
$6,203,009 7/7/2023 AWARDED
Transformative Climate
Communities
Strategic Growth
Council
$22,125,000 8/1/2023 AWARDED
Community Change
Grant
U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency
$20,000,000 4/22/2024 AWARDED
16 City of Santa Rosa / Proposal for Grant Writing Services Mary Alvarez -Gomez
Grants Division Manager
City of San Bernardino
Phone: ( 909) 384- 5341
Email: alvarez [email protected]
Address:
290 N D St reet
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Grant Name Agency Amount Submitted Status
Building Forward CA State Library $6,409,370 5/18/2023 AWARDED Safe Streets and Roads
for All
U.S. Department of
Transportation
$240,800 7/10/2023 AWARDED
Local Agency Technical
Assistance
California Public
Utilities Commission
$425,256 9/20/2022 AWARDED
Encampment
Resolution Funding
California Interagency
Council on
Homelessness
$4,569,511 1/31/2024 AWARDED
Bridge Investment
Program – Planning
U.S. Department of
Transportation
$676,348 2/29/2024 AWARDED
Carbon Reduction
Program
Southern California
Association of
Governments
$1,405,800 3/29/2024 AWARDED
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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
“RPPG’s grant writers exemplify knowledge, professionalism , and diligence. Their team is driven by purpose and a mission to help government agencies take a holistic approach to seeking outside funding for new programs and infrastructure. We can’t thank RPPG enough for transforming the City’s grant writing operatio n and working with our team to improve the quality of life for our residents.” — Anthony E. Valdez , Assistant to the City Manager , City of Bakersfield “The RPPG team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the grant seeking and application process that has elevated the quality and output in our grant writing . They are professional, organized , and have developed an understanding of the unique needs of our City that helps us make strategic decisions when seeking competitive grant funding.”
— Mary Alvarez -Gomez, Grants Division Manager , City of San Bernardino “RPPG provides critical strategic advice for Santa Rosa to ensure we remain competitive in the funding opportunities we seek. Jake and his team allow us to apply for all types of grants and have proven to be a key part of our team to secure this funding. R PPG continues to bolster Santa Rosa’s ability to provide crucial services to our community based on the successes we have had in securing competitive funding .” — Scott Alonso, Government Affairs Officer, City of Santa Rosa