EPA Invites Sites Reservoir to Apply for $2.2 Billion WIFIA loan

The loan would bring the Sites Reservoir, an off-stream water storage facility located in California, drought resiliency project “significantly closer to construction and completion.”

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invited the Sites Project Authority (Authority) to apply for a $2.2 billion low-interest, long-term loan through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA).

Calling All Grants Professionals: We're Hiring!

TFG is growing. We're hiring multiple positions to join our highly successful grants team.

Our grants team has helped secure nearly $1 billion in federal funding since 2015 and we’re excited to continue to grow. We're seeking a full-time Grant Writer as well as freelance Grant Writing Consultants to join a lively team of experts in the public sector and serve as a valued addition to our operations. 

Please read the descriptions below and visit our careers page for more information.

Bloomberg: Capitol to Begin Phased Reopening March 28 After Covid Closing

The Capitol will begin reopening to small groups of tourists, students, and business visitors by March 28, and could be fully open to the public by Labor Day.

Round Table Conversation This Friday: The Evolving Sacramento Valley Landscape

NCWA will host a roundtable discussion with leading scientists and managers to explore the importance of the Sacramento Valley landscape.

Friday, March 11, at noon EST, please join the Northern California Water Association and partner organizations California Trout, Ducks Unlimited, the California Rice Commission, and Reclamation District 108 for a roundtable discussion about efforts to reactivate the floodplains of the Sacramento Valley for the benefit of fish, wildlife, and farms. 

*UPDATED* White House Launches Infrastructure School for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Programs

The Infrastructure School will provide in-depth information on the twelve topics included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook.

*UPDATED* White House Launches Infrastructure School for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Programs

The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs announced the launch of its Infrastructure School—twelve topic-specific webinars that will provide information on each of the twelve chapters included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook.

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Grant Due: FY 2024 Good Jobs in Clean Energy Prize

FY 2024 Good Jobs in Clean Energy Prize

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to ensure that clean energy programs and investments result in good jobs and greater access to these jobs for target populations by equipping coalitions with tools to support these goals. This program supports the formation of newly formed or newly purposed place-based coalitions focused on creating good jobs in clean energy. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Coalitions of partners consisting of at least one entity from each of the following categories: Labor Organizations; Clean Energy Employers; CommunityBased Organizations; Public Agencies; and Educations and Workforce Training Providers

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $750,000

WHEN'S IT DUE? January 31, 2025

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Grant Due: FY 2025 Marine Debris Interception Technologies under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

FY 2025 Marine Debris Interception Technologies under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to support the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of proven marine debris interception technologies to benefit marine and coastal NOAA trust resources. Click here  for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State, local, tribal and territory governments whose activities affect research or regulation of marine debris; federally and non-federally recognized Tribes and Native or Indigenous organizations; institutions of higher education; non-profit organizations; and commercial (for-profit) organizations

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $7 million

WHEN'S IT DUE?  February 7, 2025 (Application)

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TFG Expands Advocacy Team with New Senior Associate, Jeremiah Van Auken
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TFG Expands Advocacy Team with New Senior Associate, Jeremiah Van Auken

Jeremiah’s federal funding experience further strengthens TFG’s legislative and advocacy services.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – TFG is pleased to welcome Jeremiah Van Auken as a Senior Associate. Jeremiah will play a pivotal part in advancing the appropriations and legislative initiatives of TFG’s clients.

“We’re excited to have Jeremiah join our team,” said Roger Gwinn, TFG’s CEO. “His comprehensive experience guiding a variety of clients toward accomplishing their federal funding and policy goals, coupled with his deep knowledge in defense matters, is a valuable addition to our team and clients. "

"I’m looking forward to bringing my experiences in securing funding and navigating the complexities of the federal landscape to TFG and further advancing the goals of TFG’s existing and future clients,” said Jeremiah.

Prior to joining TFG, Jeremiah served as a Senior Associate at Alcalde & Fay, where he supported a range of clients, including local governments, university healthcare research centers, and a research and engineering company. During his tenure, Jeremiah played a crucial role in securing tens of millions of dollars in programmatic appropriations and Community Project Funding through extensive congressional outreach efforts.

Jeremiah also served as Staff Assistant on the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Defense. He earned his bachelor's degree in history at Xavier University and is originally from South Bend, Indiana.

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TFG Presents 2025 Congressional Calendar

The Ferguson Group (TFG) compiled a 2025 Congressional Calendar with session and recess dates for the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate 119th congressional session. 

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