TFG to Moderate Rural Grant Program Session at 2019 Maryland Grants Conference

  • 16 October 2019
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Karl Kalbacher, PG, TFG Director of Environment, Economics & Grant Services at The Ferguson Group (TFG) will moderate the “Available Grant Funding – Rural Maryland Council” session at the 15th Annual Governor's Grants Conference on  October 21, 2019 in College Park, Maryland at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. This annual Governor's Grants Conference brings together 600 + statewide grant professionals for affordable, targeted professional development to increase capacity for grant awards and compliance.

TFG will also have a display booth at the Conference so be sure to come by a visit! To learn more about the Governor's Grants Conference and to register for the event please click here

Join us For a Brownfields Webinar

TFG will be hosting a comprehensive hour-long webinar on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPAs) Brownfield Grant programs on October 9, 2019 at 2 PM EST. The EPA is expected to release the FY 2020 solicitations for Brownfields during the Fall of 2019.

A brownfield is a property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Brownfields Programs prime communities for economic development through providing funding to prevent, assess, safely clean up, and sustainably reuse brownfields. The webinar will cover in-depth three specific Brownfields programs:

  • Assessment Grants
  • Cleanup Grants
  • Multipurpose Grants

TFG will help attendees to understand the basis for each program and discuss eligibility requirements, priority projects, and tips for submitting a successful application. The webinar will also cover the recent changes to the Federal Brownfields Law and prepare applicants to make any necessary changes to previously submitted applications.

The webinar will be hosted by Karl Kalbacher, PG, TFG’s Director of Grants, and expert in Brownfield applications.

Click here to register today or contact your client manager for questions.

City of St. Petersburg, FL Wins EPA Clean Fuel Diesel Grant

  • 30 September 2019
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TFG is pleased to announce that the City of St. Petersburg, FL EPA was awarded FY 2019 Clean Fuel Diesel grant application.  The City requested grant funding to replace aging diesel-fueled sanitation trucks with compressed natural gas trucks.  The City was initially informed by EPA of their grant award in the amount of $888,235. EPA recently revised their grant award to the City to $1,510,701!  With this additional funding St. Petersburg will be able to accelerate the conversion of the sanitation truck fleet to CNG.  TFG wrote the grant on the City’s behalf.

Bureau of Reclamation Announces WaterSMART: Small-Scale Water Efficiency Grants Awards

On September 5, 2019 the Bureau of Reclamation announced awards through the WaterSMART: Small-Scale Water Efficiency Grants program. The program awarded $4.1 million to 63 different projects in multiple states throughout the western United States. 

TFG's David Hoover to Speak at Two Upcoming Broadband Conferences

  • 3 September 2019
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David Hoover will be speaking at two conferences in the months ahead and invites you to join him. On September 26, he will be at the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) annual conference in Tampa. On October 30, he will be on a panel at the Broadband Communities (BBC) Summit in Alexandria, VA that will explore the impact of public-private partnerships and broadband deployment. 

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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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